Black Bean and Sweet Potato Bowl

This satisfying vegetarian dish is packed with protein, fiber, and numerous other health advantages. Sweet potatoes and black beans complement each other well.

A comforting bowl of hearty black bean stew paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, offering a delicious contrast of flavors and textures. A vibrant bowl garnished with sliced avocado, crumbly cheese, chopped green onions, and radishes, topped with a dollop of sour cream and served with a toasted tortilla.

Dutch Oven

Immersion Blender

Ingredients

Black Beans

1-pound dried black beans

3 cups chopped onions

6 cloves minced garlic

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes (more or less to taste)

1/4 cup olive or avocado oil

12 ounce can diced tomatoes

1 small can of green chilis

6 ounces beer (I used a dark Mexican beer)

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon pepper

Sweet Potatoes

4 sweet potatoes

1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup rum

Salt and pepper to taste

Topping options

Salsa

diced onions

Avocado

Cheese

Queso Fresco

Sliced radish

Sour cream

Drain and rinse black beans that have been soaked overnight. Put the beans into a 6 to 8-quart soup pot or Dutch oven. Pour water until it is 1/2 inch above the beans. Add onions, garlic, bay leaves, pepper flakes, oil, and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and let it simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours until the beans are tender.

While the beans are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the sweet potatoes with oil and bake them until they are fork-tender, approximately 45 minutes. Take them out of the oven and, once they are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and mash the potatoes. Mix in butter, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, rum, salt, and pepper.

Once the beans are tender, use a potato masher to crush some of them or blend slightly with an immersion blender. Pour in the beer and add the seasoning. Let it simmer uncovered for an additional 45 to 60 minutes.

A hearty homemade black bean simmering in a pot, filled with vibrant ingredients for a comforting meal.

In a large bowl, place a scoop of sweet potatoes on one side. On the opposite side, add a ladle of beans. Finish by adding your choice of toppings. Enjoy!

So many topping options