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Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew

A hearty and filling meal that's ready in 45 minutes, this vegan sweet potato chickpea stew is 100% wholesome. It has a mix of warming spices, and you can serve it over rice, quinoa, or with some crusty bread for an easy plant-based dinner.
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Course: Stew
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 624kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) chilli flakes
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 can (1) (14 fl oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat the coconut oil and fry the onion over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly golden. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 tbsp coconut oil
    1 large onion
    4 garlic cloves
  • Add all the spices to the pan and mix them in. Next, stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
    2 tsp smoked paprika
    1 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 tsp ground cumin
    ½ tsp chilli flakes
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chopped tomatoes
  • Next, add the chickpeas and sweet potatoes to the pan and pour the coconut milk over them. Mix everything well and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
    2 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas
    2 medium sweet potatoes
    1 can (14 fl oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
  • Add the baby spinach to the pan and cook for another minute with the lid on until it wilts. Serve over rice, quinoa, or with some crusty bread.
    2 handfuls baby spinach

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 1254mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 16761IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 7mg