Green Chili, Sweet Potato & White Bean Stew
Stews often take few hours to cook because they are traditionally made with tough cuts of meat that benefit from a long, slow cooking process. This plant-forward, flavorful stew is sure to become a family favorite, especially on a weekday night when time is limited as it comes together in less than 30 minutes. The sweet potatoes are not only packed with fiber, but Vitamin A and beta carotene as well and the beans add both fiber and protein. You will find this satisfying meal bursting with flavor, greens, and nutritious, fiber-rich carbohydrates.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to make a flavorful, plant-based stew.
Level Ups (optional)
You can increase the amount of vegetables in this stew. Top the stew with extra cilantro, diced avocado, sliced radishes, and/or a squeeze of a lime wedge on the stew.
Substitutions (optional)
Chicken or tofu can be substituted for the white beans. Water can be substituted for the wine or tequila.
Black Bean and Corn Tacos
Tacos are the perfect vehicles for piling on flavor, color, and most importantly, nutrients. Over are the days of greasy, fatty meat tacos, drowned in sauce and covered in cheese. Approaching a taco from both a taste and health perspective is fun to practice because you can build them both colorful and delicious. These tacos provide another creative and simple recipe to make a traditional meat swap. Why the swap? Switching out black beans for meat and adding corn increases the amount of fiber on your plate. Consumption of these complex carbohydrates are very important for promoting a healthy gut microbiome.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to make a crave-worthy meat swap for traditional tacos. Build a better taco that is low on saturated fat and nutrient deficient calories, and instead, is full of plants and fiber, with balanced flavors that pop.
Level Ups (optional)
There are many ways to level up this recipe! Add on guacamole (recipe here) or diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and more salsas such as VEBA’s mango-lime salsa (recipe here) or Pico de Gallo. Chopped red onions, white onion or sliced green onions add an extra kick. We also recommend plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime wedges, sliced radishes, cheese, and shredded cabbage to really make this a complete meal!
Substitutions (optional)
Substitute tofu or tempeh for the black beans, and you can use whole lettuce leaves in place of the tortillas.
Notes
Use our taco seasoning for this dish. Click here for the recipe.