Bold and Flavorful Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
What Started it all:
Black Beans, Sweet potato, mustard, stove
Get ready to dive into a dish that's bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors. This black bean and sweet potato stir-fry is a perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy, bringing a new twist to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the stove. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sweet potatoes. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften and develop a slight caramelization.
- Sauté the aromatics. Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and the onion starts to turn translucent.
- Combine the vegetables. Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Introduce the black beans. Add the black beans to the skillet, followed by the soy sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the mustard. In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard with a tablespoon of water to thin it out, then pour it over the stir-fry. Stir well to evenly distribute the mustard flavor.
- Season and finish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Serve and garnish. Remove from heat and transfer the stir-fry to serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
This black bean and sweet potato stir-fry is a powerhouse of flavors that will excite your taste buds. The smokiness from the paprika, the sweetness from the potatoes, and the tang from the mustard create a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more. Enjoy this bold and fiery dish with your favorite side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.