Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew with White Beans and Spinach

Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew with White Beans and Spinach

By Chef Dishing Up the Dirt

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs coconut oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 large sweet potato, or two smaller sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch chunks
  • 1 heaping tsp dried thyme
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 15 oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans (or any white bean of your choice) if canned rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 6-8 cups low sodium vegetable stock
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Overview

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Serves
4-6

Instructions

Step 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, sweet potato, quinoa, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 3 more minutes.

Step 2
Add 6 cups of vegetable stock and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in coconut milk and spinach. If soup is too thick add a bit more stock or water. Season to taste with plenty of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

  • Use this recipe as a guide.
  • Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.
  • Always taste test as you go!

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Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.

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