Kidney Beans & Sweet Potato

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, sliced thin
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut in 1 inch squares
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced medium thick
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable broth
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare first 6 ingredients by chopping and slicing.
• 2 heat 1 tbs broth in a medium to large soup or braising pot. sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
• 3 add garlic, ginger, carrot, pepper, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms.
• 4 continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 5 add spices and mix thoroughly.
• 6 mix tomato paste and broth together and add to pot.
• 7 cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
• 8 add beans, salt, pepper, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat uncovered, or until vegetables are tender.