Caribbean Sweet Potato Bean Stew

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I got this recipe from the easy home cooking magazine. I like trying new and different things so i made this. The only thing i did differently when i made it was i added about four chicken tenderloins about 2oz each cut up into chunks. Also, i cooked this in about 1 1/2 hours in a pot rather than in the slow cooker as the redipe requests.

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Steps

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If cooking in the slow cooker- combine all ingredients , except for almonds , in the slow cooker.

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Cover.

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Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high 2-3 hours until vegetables are tender.

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Then adjust seasonings and serve with almonds and hot pepper sauce if desired.

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To toast almonds spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

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To cook on the stove , if you add any meats , cook those first , then add all ingredients to a large pot , bring up to a boil , then reduce heat and cover , simmer for 1-2 hours or until vegetables are tender.

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Use same directions for seasonings and hot sauce , but you can also toast your almonds in the microwave for 20-30 seconds in a bowl.

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Ingredients

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sweet potatoes, frozen cut green beans, black beans, vegetable broth, onion, jamaican jerk spice, dried thyme, salt, ground cinnamon, slivered almonds, hot pepper sauce