African Potatoes & Beans

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 Tbsp Coconut oil or Olive Oil1 Red onion2 Stalks Celery4 cloves Garlic2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)1.5 cups chopped yucca (or red potato)1.5 cups chopped sweet potato1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp black pepper2-15 oz can beans (any)1-15 oz can chickpeas2 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp molasses (gluten-free)Dash hot pepper sauce
Directions
In dutch oven, heat coconut butter (olive oil) over med-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute until soft. Add garlic. heat through.

Add stock, potatoes, yucca, salt, and pepper. Boil until potatoes are semi-soft (about 10 min.)

Add beans, chickpeas, tomato paste, molasses and let simmer 5 minutes. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom.

Adjust flavor with salt and pepper and hot sauce.

Excellent served with grilled chicken.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOLLYACONNORS.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 253.2
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.2 mg
  • Sodium: 658.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
  • Protein: 8.6 g

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