Step 1

In your slow cooker or Instant Pot, press the sauté button and set the time for 5 minutes. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and sweet potatoes for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If your slow cooker doesn’t have a sauté option, then simply add all of the ingredients to the pot and set it to cook per the instructions in step

Step 2

Add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté for an additional minute.

Step 3

Stir in the spices and tomato paste until they’re combined with the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, buckwheat, black beans, corn, and vegetable broth.

Step 5

Set your slow cooker or Instant Pot to high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Step 6

Once it’s finished cooking, divide between serving bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and red onion, and serve each with a lime wedge, if desired.