I have been craving some black beans and sweet potatoes. But not necessarily in the same meal. When I found a recipe that called for both, I was pumped.

Of course, having some pretty lengthy food intolerances {white potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cinnamon, dairy, msg}, I had to tweak the recipe for my needs. I also like to play around so added a few additional spices. I know. I’m wild and crazy.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Hash

Ingredients:

• 1/4 – 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 large onions, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbs oregano
• 1 tsp ground orange peel or zest of orange
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (or more) vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In large skillet, preferably cast-iron, heat red wine over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add sweet potato and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown in spots, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, cumin, orange peel, and salt. Cook, stirring often, 30 seconds.
4. Add 3/4 cup vegetable broth and cook, stirring to scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in corn and beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
6. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and serve hot.

Notes:

1. If you need to add more liquid to help soften the potatoes, add away. It took a little extra liquid, specifically the wine. We started with the original 2 tbs and then added more to increase the flavor.
2. If you are a big cumin fan, you can add more. The orginal recipe called for 4 (!) tsp of cumin. I can handle 1 at most. So we added less.
3. If you can eat nightshades, specifically peppers, feel free to add a little heat with jalepeno peppers or cayenne pepper.

For your reference:
This recipe is vegetarian and vegan. It is also dairy free, egg free, gluten free, wheat free, nightshade free, casein free, soy free, and contains no msg.

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