Caribbean Red Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onions, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoons ground allspice
• 2 cups red beans (soaked for 8 hours)
• 3 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 bay leaves
• 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 limes, cut into wedges
• 1 large jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
• ½ bunches cilantro, chopped