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Black Bean Stew

A quick, hearty black bean stew with corn and potatoes, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
14g
Black Bean Stew
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1 medium, diced potato
  • 1 medium, chopped onion
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup (frozen or canned) corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 diced potato and 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1 cup water. Simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cans drained black beans and 1 cup corn. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or chives if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

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