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Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

 2 tbsp coconut oil
 1 cup finely chopped white onion
 1 tsp paprika
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 2 can black beans, undrained
 1 bay leaf
 1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped
 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
 1 tbsp orange zest plus additional for garnish (optional)
 1 tsp kosher salt
 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
 Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)
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In large saucepot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add garlic, paprika and cumin; cook and stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in beans with their liquid, bay leaf, potato, carrot, orange zest, salt and 4 cups water; heat to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 40 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Makes about 6 cups.

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Serve stew sprinkled with cilantro garnished with orange zest along with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

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Amount per serving
Calories297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 684mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%

Dietary Fiber 15g54%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 14g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.