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a bowl of black bean stew.
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Black Bean Stew

This Black Bean Stew is smoky, comforting, flavorful, and easy to make. Serve it over rice, or make quesadillas, burritos, and tacos.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 237.35kcal
Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or substitute avocado oil
  • 1 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp Mexican oregano or substitute regular oregano
  • ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp coriander
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes diced
  • 1 ¼ cup chicken broth or substitute vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Saute the veggies. Add olive oil or avocado oil to a medium to large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add diced red pepper and red onion. Saute for 3-5 minutes, and then add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes longer.
    1 red onion, 1 red bell pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 garlic cloves
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer. Add black beans, broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 tsp of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and dried spices.
    Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced in half, about 20 minutes. Taste, and add more salt as needed.
    2 cups black beans, 1 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp coriander, 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Add toppings and serve. Add the juice of 1 fresh medium lime and chopped cilantro.
    Give a quick stir, serve over white rice, and add desired toppings like pickled jalapenos, sliced green onion, cotija cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and tortilla chips.
    2 tbsp fresh cilantro, 1-2 tbsp lime juice

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 237.35kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.45g | Protein: 10.02g | Fat: 8.36g | Saturated Fat: 1.21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.48g | Cholesterol: 1.47mg | Sodium: 945.56mg | Potassium: 487.07mg | Fiber: 10.22g | Sugar: 5.39g | Vitamin A: 2069.11IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 85.69mg | Iron: 3.49mg