Brazilian Black Bean Stew

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This easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can be omitted without compromising the dish. Serve hot with a great bread and a nice spinach salad.

Submitted by CRVGRL
Updated on December 8, 2022
close up view of Brazilian Black Bean Stew garnished with mango and fresh herbs in a bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • ¼ pound chorizo sausage, chopped

  • ⅓ pound cooked ham, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

  • 1 small hot green chile pepper, diced

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the chorizo and ham 2 to 3 minutes. Place the onion in the pot, and cook until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook until tender, then mix in the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, chile pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.

  2. Stir the beans into the pot, and cook uncovered until heated through. Mix in the mango and cilantro, and season with salt.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

508 Calories
15g Fat
71g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 508
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1538mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 18g 64%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 91mg 102%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 1476mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.