Mediterranean Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry white bean
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 sweet pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4-6 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1-2 bouillon cubes
• 1/8-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Soak beans over night.

2. 2

   Cook beans 1 hour or until just barely soft.

3. 3

   Saute onions, garlic and spices in olive oil until soft and fragrant.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients except pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Add part of the pepper flakes.

6. 6

   Simmer for 40-60 minutes.

7. 7

   Taste after 20 minutes and add more pepper flakes as needed but be sure to wait to taste before you add more.