Ingredients
- Diced bacon slices, medium onion halved and peeled, jalapeno pepper halved and seeded, canned black beans of 29 ounces (like Goya®), unsweetened coconut water of 12 ounces, ½ cup of white Spanish cooking wine, ground cumin of ½ tablespoon, and a single bay leaf.
Step 1
Saute the bacon, onion, and jalapeno in a cozy soup pot over medium heat until the bacon turns a delicious golden brown and is almost fully cooked, approximately 5 minutes. Add in the flavorful black beans, refreshing coconut water, fragrant white cooking wine, aromatic cumin, and a hint of bay leaf. Allow the mixture to simmer gently over medium heat until it reaches a rich, thick consistency, which usually takes about an hour. Remember to cover the pot while cooking to lock in all the wonderful flavors and aromas.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Keep your pantry stocked with black beans, coconut milk, and savory spices like cumin and smoked paprika for quick and easy meal prep.
- 2. Store leftover black bean coconut stew in a glass container for a pop of color in your fridge and easy reheating later on.
