Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew - Vegan

Ingredients:

2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into cubes

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 bell pepper chopped

1 (15 oz.) can black beans rinsed

2 large handfuls of baby spinach

1 tbsp. lime juice

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. of salt

1 cup tomato sauce (see recipe below)

Tomato Sauce ingredients:

2 tbsp. olive oil

4 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup tomato paste

1 cup vegetable broth

salt to taste

Tomato Sauce Instructions:

Simmer all ingredients in a pot until all ingredients are combined.  Use leftovers as pizza sauce, pasta sauce, etc.

Stew Instructions:

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.  Add the bell pepper, spinach, and beans.  Add spices and salt.  Once the spinach has wilted add cooked sweet potatoes and tomato sauce.  Add lime juice and serve.