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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 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Author Chef Cameron
- 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
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.