Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 2 cans black beans, undrained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp orange zest plus additional for garnish (optional)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)