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Moroccan Stew with Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Moroccan Chickpeas and Sweet Potato Stew

245kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
This Moroccan Chickpeas and Sweet Potato stew recipe is a must-try for those who love hearty and flavorful meals.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Can opener

Method

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  4. Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot, and stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in the chopped cilantro, and season the stew with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories245kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein9gFat4gSaturated Fat1gSodium604mgPotassium676mgFiber11gSugar9g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

You can peel the sweet potatoes ahead of time to save time during prep.
If you don't have ground spices, you can use whole spices and grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
To save time, you can use canned chickpeas instead of cooking dried ones.

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