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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Stew

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Stew

With Cavolo Nero & Harissa
4.0(4.3K)Review Summary
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
548 kcal
Protein
21g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Nuts
  • Peanut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

100

Chopped Cavolo Nero

300

Diced Sweet Potato

75

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

1

Onion

15

Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)

1

Garlic Clove

1

Spring Onion

50

Harissa Paste

1

Black Beans

1

Vegetable Stock Powder

Not included in your delivery

200

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)548 kcal
Energy (kJ)2293 kJ
Fat20 g
of which saturates4 g
Carbohydrate71 g
of which sugars22 g
Protein21 g
Salt3.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Bowl
Chopping Board
Grater
Medium Saucepan
Knife
Colander

Instructions

Roast Sweet Potato
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Pop the sweet potato on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and roast on the top shelf of your oven until golden on the outside and soft in the middle, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through cooking.

Prep
2

Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim the spring onions then slice thinly. Heat a large saucepan on medium heat (no oil) and add the almonds. Toast until golden 2-3 minutes. Tip: Watch the almonds like a hawk as they can burn easily. Once toasted, transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Make The Stew
3

Put the saucepan back onto a medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the onion and cook for until golden, stirring occasionally. 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and harissa and cook for a further minute. Pour in the water (see ingredients for amount), veg stock powder and chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until it has thickened slightly, 7-8 mins. Stir occasionally.

Add The Beans
4

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans in a colander. When the sauce has cooked down, add the black beans and cavolo nero stirring occasionally. Continue to simmer until the stew has thickened and the cavolo nero stalks are tender, 10-12 mins.

Finish the Stew
5

Once the sweet potato is cooked, remove it from the oven and stir it through your stew. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if it's too thick.

Time To Serve
6

Divide the bean stew between your bowls. Finish with a dollop of Greek yogurt and generously sprinkle on the toasted almonds and spring onion. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many found this dish surprisingly delicious, with a good balance of flavours and just the right amount of spice.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with pre-chopped sweet potato saving time.
  • Suggestions: Consider replacing cavolo nero with spinach, as some found the stalks too tough even after extended cooking.
  • Next-day meals: Several noted this recipe made generous portions, with leftovers keeping well for lunch the next day.
  • Texture: Adding rice or bread on the side could improve the overall texture and make the meal more filling.
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