Nourishing Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

• YIELD: Serves 4 (4 Servings)
• PREP: 5 mins
• COOK: 35 mins
• READY IN: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 Tsp Coconut Oil
• 1 Red Onion Diced Finely
• 3 Cloves of Garlic Minced
• 1 Large Sweet Potato Diced
• 1 Tsp Freshly Grated Ginger
• 4 Large Tomatoes Diced
• 1 1/2-2 Cups Water
• 1 Can Black Beans Rinsed & Drained
• 2 Tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tsp Mirin
• 1 Tbsp Sesame OIl
• 2 Tsp Barley (Red) Miso Paste
• 1 Cup Torn Coriander
• 1 Cup Torn Parsley

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy based pot, heat coconut oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft
2. Add sweet potato, grated ginger, tomatoes, water and black beans
3. Bring to a gentle boil, then drop to a simmer
4. Simmer for 30 minutes over a medium heat, or until sweet potato is soft
5. Add rice wine vinegar, mirin, sesame oil and miso paste; stir gently
6. Stir through parsley and coriander, and serve over quinoa or brown rice

• CUISINE: Japanese
• COURSE: Main Meals
• SKILL LEVEL: Easy