
Classic Black Bean Stew
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Classic Black Bean Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish made with slow-cooked black beans, vegetables, and spices. A standout nutritional highlight is its rich iron content, providing a boost for those looking to enhance their dietary intake.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians thoughtfully design menus featuring this dish alongside Cauliflower, creating a balanced meal experience.
This item is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Classic Black Bean Stew
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Classic Black Bean Stew shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Classic Black Bean Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a nutritious meal that's rich in iron and packed with vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- •2 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp chili powder
- •3 cups cooked black beans
- •2 cups vegetable broth
- •1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- 3Stir in red bell pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 4Add cooked black beans, vegetable broth, and canned diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- 5Season with salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Chef Tips
- For added heat, include a diced jalapeño with the bell pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with brown rice for a complete meal.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.





