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Sweet Dreams Are Made of Beans Stew

A sweet and savory stew featuring tender black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh mango, bright lime, and a vibrant fresh cilantro finish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion, Indian, Latin
Keyword Black beans, Curry, Mango, Sweet potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Chef Cameron

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed (about 1 inch)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil additional
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Roast Sweet Potato:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cubed sweet potato with 1 Tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
  • Spread the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping once halfway through. Set aside.

Sauté Aromatics:

  • While the sweet potato roasts, heat the additional 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and curry powder and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

Simmer Beans:

  • Add the rinsed and drained black beans and vegetable broth (or water) to the saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Combine & Finish:

  • Gently stir in the roasted sweet potato cubes and diced mango into the black bean mixture.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mango is heated through but still holds its shape.
  • Stir the lime juice into the stew.
  • Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.