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+title: "African-Inspired Vegan Bean Stew"
+description: "This African-Inspired Vegan Bean Stew is perfect for a cozy meal, featuring rich spices and hearty vegetables. A new favorite for any day!"
+tags:
+  - "vegan"
+  - "african-cuisine"
+  - "bean-stew"
+  - "comfort-food"
+  - "seasonal"
+  - "Nia"
+figureRecipe: 
+  caption: "African-Inspired Vegan Bean Stew"
+  imageSrc: "./src/media/2025-01-25-african-inspired-vegan-bean-stew-5870.png"
+  imageTitle: "African-Inspired Vegan Bean Stew"
+  imageAlt: "A vibrant, colorful vegan bean stew garnished with fresh cilantro, served in a minimalist table setting, emphasizing its rich spices and hearty vegetables."
+  loading: "eager"
+---
+
+{% figure figureRecipe.caption %}
+{% picture figureRecipe.imageSrc, figureRecipe.imageTitle, figureRecipe.imageAlt, figureRecipe.loading %}
+{% endfigure %}
+
+## Introduction
+
+Today's special is a delightful fusion of African flavors and vegan ingredients, crafted to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. This plant-based version of a traditional African dish is not only nutritious but also bursting with rich, spicy flavors that are sure to make it a new favorite.
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
+- 1 large onion, chopped
+- 2 cloves garlic, minced
+- 1 red bell pepper, diced
+- 2 carrots, sliced
+- 1 sweet potato, cubed
+- 1 zucchini, cubed
+- 2 tomatoes, diced
+- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
+- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
+- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
+- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
+- 4 cups vegetable broth
+- Salt and pepper, to taste
+- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
+- 1 tablespoon olive oil
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
+2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
+3. Stir in the red bell pepper, carrots, sweet potato, and zucchini, and cook for about 5 minutes.
+4. Add the tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
+5. Add the soaked kidney beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
+6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
+7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
+
+Enjoy the comforting warmth and vibrant flavors of this dish, perfect for a cozy meal. Its wholesome ingredients and delightful spices are sure to leave you satisfied and inspired.
+
+*Nia*
+
+<table><caption class='sr-only'>Additional Information</caption><tr><th>Nutritionfacts</th><td>Calories: 250, Fat: 4g, Carbs: 45g, Protein: 12g&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><th>Preparation Time</th><td>1 hour 30 minutes&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><th>Allergy Information</th><td>None&nbsp;</td></tr></table>
+