Caribbean Fusion Stew - Food Revolution Network

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp water (for saute)
• 2 cups purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (bite-size pieces)
• 1 ½ cups onion (diced)
• 1 cup organic red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 cup cauliflower (florets)
• 1 tsp sea salt (optional, to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¾ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ tsp crushed chili flakes
• ¾ cup red lentils (rinsed very well and drained)
• 2 ½ cups black beans or small red beans
• 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 14 oz light coconut milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 dried bay leaves (1 large or 2 small)
• 2 cups organic zucchini (diced)
• 3 ½ tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
• Fresh lemon or lime wedges (for serving)
• Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)