Vegan Caribbean Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Hearty stew featuring sweet potatoes and black beans simmered with Caribbean spices for a warming plant-based meal. This Caribbean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, cooked black beans, onion 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 large, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups) sweet potatoes
• 2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 large, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 medium diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 2 cups cooked black beans, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 cup coconut milk to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Step 6: Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, accompanied by rice or crusty bread.