Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2
Suitable for: Vegetarian, hob cooking, van or motorhome meal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium sweet potato, diced small
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
400 grams black beans, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fried egg, hot sauce, or avocado to serve

Method

Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and cook for ten to twelve minutes, stirring often, until just tender. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for another five minutes. Stir in the cumin, paprika, and drained black beans. Cook everything together for another five minutes, letting the flavours combine and the sweet potato crisp slightly. Season well and serve as-is, or top with a fried egg or sliced avocado if you have them on hand.

Why It Works for Vanlife Cooking

This is a hearty, meat-free meal packed with fibre and protein. It’s made from ingredients that store well in a van, and cooks fully on a single hob with no oven or specialist tools required.