Black Bean Stew Recipe

In a large pot or Dutch oven, warm oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and sea salt, and sauté until onions soften, about 3-4 minutes. Lower heat to keep garlic from burning if necessary.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 2 garlic cloves
Add paprika, cumin and coriander, and continue stirring while spices become warm and fragrant. About 1 minute.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoon ground coriander
Add black beans and sweet potatoes, and gently stir to coat in onion and spice mixture. About 1 minute.
2 cans (14-ounces each) black beans, 3 medium sweet potatoes, 1-inch dice
Stir in full-fat coconut milk, broth and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer, and cover. Continue to cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 can (14-ounce) full-fat coconut milk, ½ cup vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon favorite hot sauce
When finished cooking, remove lid, add spinach and stir to wilt. Remove from heat.
3 cups fresh spinach
Top with fresh parsley, fresh cilantro or hot chili pepper flakes and a squeeze of fresh lime.
optional garnish: squeeze of lime juice, snipped fresh cilantro or parsley, hot pepper flakes