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    Coconut-Braised Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Beans

    Coconut-Braised Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Beans

    Mexican
    Lunch
    Prep: 20min
    Cook: 45min

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    tablespoon Olive Oil
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    large Yellow Onion
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    cloves Garlic
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    teaspoon Ground Cumin
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    teaspoon Smoked Paprika
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    teaspoon Dried Oregano
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    peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
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    tablespoons Adobo Sauce
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    large Sweet Potatoes
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    can (14.5 ounce) Diced Tomatoes
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    can (13.5 ounce) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
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    cup Vegetable Broth
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    can (15 ounce) Black Beans
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    cup Fresh Cilantro
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    whole Lime
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    Instructions

    1. 1

      Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

    2. 2

      Add 1 large chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    3. 3

      Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, 2 minced chipotle peppers, and 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.

    4. 4

      Add 2 large diced sweet potatoes, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1 (13.5 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk, and 1 cup of vegetable broth to the pot, stirring well to combine.

    5. 5

      Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and braise for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

    6. 6

      Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of rinsed and drained black beans and continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

    7. 7

      Garnish the braised dish with 0.25 cup of fresh chopped cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges.

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