Mexican black bean stew with sweet potato, carrots and tomato – glutenfree, vegan and Medical Medium
This hearty one pot Mexican black bean stew is easy to make. It features tender black beans simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish. The sweet potatoes add a hint of natural sweetness, while aromatic spices such as cumin and chili powder enhance the stew with warm flavors. Perfect served with rice or crusty bread, this stew is a comforting and wholesome meal, ideal for both vegans and meatlovers alike.

Mexican black bean stew with sweet potato, carrots and tomato
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affiliate linksNutritious one pot dish of black beans simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish. Aromatic Mexican spices such as cumin and chili powder make it a warm en comforting bowl.
Equipment
- large ceramic non-stick pan with lid
- or medium/large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven
- bowl
- potato peeler
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans dried (90 grams)
- 1½ cup sweet potato cubed (225 grams)
- 1 cup carrots dice (125 gr)
- 3 large tomato or 4 smaller ones
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks cellery
- 1 red chili pepper
- ½ cup tomato passata
- 1 cup MM healing broth
- or 1 cup water
- + 3 tablespoons mushroom powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Soak the beans in plenty of water for at least 4 hours.
- Chop the onion and fry on a low heat with some oil. For fatfree bake with a little water 'Medical Medium style'.
- Press the garlic. Cut the red pepper into small pieces and add both.
- Cut the celery stalks into slices and add.
- Fry all the herbs and spices briefly with the onions. Deglaze with the stock or water and then add the mushroom powder.
- Rinse the beans in a sieve and add.
- Put the lid on the pan and bring to the boil. Then turn down to a simmer and let it simmer with the lid slightly ajar.
- Wash and cut the tomato into small pieces and add it with the tomato passata. Let it stew for half an hour.
- Peel the sweet potato and cut into pieces. Clean the carrot and cut into slices. Add both.
- Let it simmer for at least another half hour with the lid on. Stir occasionally. Is it still too wet? Leave the lid slightly ajar. Is it getting too dry? Add some water.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal
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