Easy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Stew (Cooked) - Rawmazing Raw and Cooked Vegan Recipes

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 3 cups diced tomatoes (you can use canned or fresh. If you use canned, use the liquid, too)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups water (1 1/2 if you use canned tomatoes and their liquid)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/4 cup molasses (optional but adds a nice depth of flavor)
• 1 1/2 cup quinoa
• 2 cup additional water
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 apple, 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup almond butter (see recipe here: Almond Butter)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (or to taste)