Serve this flavorful red bean and rice stew with plenty of chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and cooked basmati rice. If you eat meat, try sautéing a few sliced andouille sausages and serving them with this stew.
Preparation Note
Soak your dry beans in a bowl of water for at least 8 hours before making this. If you want to make this for dinner, then soak the beans in the morning, before you go to work.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1 medium
onions
chopped
5 cloves
garlic
crushed
2 teaspoons
smoked paprika
2 teaspoons
dried thyme
1 teaspoons
black pepper
¼ teaspoons
ground allspice
2 cups
red beans
(soaked for 8 hours)
3 cups
water
2
cinnamon sticks
2
bay leaves
1½ pounds
sweet potatoes
peeled and cubed
1 large
green bell pepper
chopped
3
celery stalks
chopped
1½ teaspoons
sea salt
Garnishes
1
limes
cut into wedges
1 large
jalapeño peppers
thinly sliced
½ bunches
cilantro
chopped