Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 3 cups cooked or 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed if canned
• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 firm ripe banana, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 7 minutes
3. Stir in garlic and cook, uncovered, another 2 minutes
4. Stir in the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno and broth
5. Bring to a boil
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender but still firm, about 20 minutes
7. Stir in the beans and simmer gently, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes
8. Stir in the mango, banana and salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute
9. Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately

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