Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew Recipe - Forks Over Knives

Ingredients

• 1½ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 1 fresh poblano chile, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
• ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
• 1 14.5-oz. can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups packed fresh cilantro
• 1 cup packed fresh parsley
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 fresh fresno chile, seeded and very finely chopped
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
• 2 tablespoons toasted coconut (optional)
• Lime wedges