Description
Hearty Black Bean Stew is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. This rich stew combines creamy black beans with vibrant veggies and aromatic spices, creating a delightful meal that fills your home with warmth and flavor. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your pantry staples. Enjoy it as the main course or serve it alongside crusty bread or rice for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for an organized cooking process.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in diced bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Mix in black beans and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in lime juice and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg