Deliciously Ella Mexican Black Beans and Sweet Potato | Easy, Vegan, Gluten Free

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while canned beans save time.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious, while regular potatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor, while green bell peppers are inexpensive.

Cut sweet potato into small pieces.

Bake sweet potato until slightly tender.

Chop red onion and garlic.

Heat oil in a skillet and sauté garlic and red onion until softened.

Add chopped spring onions to the skillet and cook until fragrant.

Stir in sweet smoked paprika and cook until the mixture turns red.

Add the baked sweet potato to the skillet and toss to coat with the onion mixture.

Cook for a couple of minutes to combine flavors.

Add black beans to the skillet and cook until they start to expand.

Gradually add tomatoes to the skillet, allowing the mixture to absorb flavors.

Add lime juice to the mixture for sweetness.

If the mixture is too thick, gradually add water while cooking.

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