(S) Potato Stew w/Orange Juice and Black Beans

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It doesn't look like you can get much simpler than this! This is a

vegetarian recipe from USA Weekend. It is very easy to

adapt for vegan. Enjoy! GV

 

Sweet Potato Stew with Orange Juice and Black Beans

from USA Weekend

 

prep time: 30 minutes Serves 6

 

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 Tb. chili powder

1 cup orange juice

1 Tb. honey (or other sweetener)

Salt to taste

2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 tsps. butter, softened (or soy margarine)

2 tsps. flour

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

Optional: 1/4 cup toasted almond slivers

 

Put onions, chili powder, orange juice, water, honey, salt and sweet potatoes in

a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cover and

microwave on high power, stirring once, about 20 minutes or till potatoes are

done but still hold their shape. Add beans.

Blend

butter and flour and add to the mixture. Microwave on high power 5 minutes or

till beans are heated through and stew has

thickened slightly. Sprinkle with almonds.

 

Nutrition per serving: 212 calories, 5.2g protein, 2g fat (0.9g saturated), 44g

carbohydrates, 156mg sodium