Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew
A hearty, protein-packed stew with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and smoky adobo seasoning. This Afro-Caribbean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, black beans, adobo seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 (peeled, 1/2-inch cubes) sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz, rinsed) black beans
- 1.5 teaspoons adobo seasoning
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: In a pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes until soft. Add remaining 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning, cumin, and diced tomatoes, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add roasted sweet potatoes, rinsed black beans, and chicken broth. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until flavors combine and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
