BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW- VEGAN!

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew- Vegan! image

Provided by Megannnnnnnn

Categories Vegan

Time 35m

Yield 2 HEARTY SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large chopped onion
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups diced peeled sweet potatoes (about 6 oz.)
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, RINSED
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large saucepan heat olive oil. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
Cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and sweet potato.
Cover and cook until potatoes can be pierced with a sharp knife, about 10 minutes.
Add the stewed tomatoes and beans, breaking the tomatoes up into smaller chunks.
with the side of the spoon.
Simmer the stew uncovered over medium-low heat until the potato is very tender, about 8 minutes.
To thicken the sauce slightly, mash about
a quarter of the beans against the side of the pan.
Stir in cilantro and season with Tabasco and salt and pepper (if desired).