Comforting Black Bean Stew | Budget Meals | Vegan Friendly | Gluten Free Option

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is fresher, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Heat a pan and add a glug of olive oil.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add chopped red peppers and tomatoes along with green seasoning; stir and sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add a teaspoon each of coriander, caraway seeds, cumin, and ground ginger; stir to release flavors and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add black beans with their liquid to the pan.

Pour in coconut milk for creaminess, add paprika, a splash of Tamari, thyme, oregano, a pinch of Adobo seasoning, and salt and black pepper to taste; stir everything together.

Cover the pan and simmer for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, add chopped spring onions and fresh coriander, and a dash more of Maggi; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

If needed, add more Adobo, salt, black pepper, onion and garlic granules, and a splash more of Tamari; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Plate the black bean stew and serve with rice, plantain, avocado, and kale, garnished with fresh coriander.

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