Lunch · Caribbean · 15 min
Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Moqueca-Style Stew

- Calories
- 322
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbs
- 55g
- Fat
- 1g
Ingredients
- 138 g black beans
- 71.8 g sweet potato
- 34.1 g olive oil
- 36 g yellow onion
- 6.8 g garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Method
- 01In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, warm approximately two-thirds of the olive oil (22 g). Add minced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 02Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 03Add diced sweet potato and soaked black beans to the pot, stirring to coat in aromatics.
- 04Pour in water to cover ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover pot with lid, lower heat, and braise gently for 40 to 45 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and black beans are soft.
- 05Remove lid, fold in remaining olive oil (12.1 g), smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until sauce thickens.
- 06Spoon stew into a serving bowl and squeeze fresh lime juice over top prior to serving.