Spicy African Chickpea And Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Spicy African Chickpea And Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed; 1 cup couscous

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed
1 cup couscous

1
Cook couscous according to package directions.
2
Place garlic and salt into bowl of food processor and blend until garlic is finely chopped.
3
Add paprika, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and allspice. Process 15 seconds.
4
While processor is running, pour olive oil through cover opening until mixture forms paste.
5
In a large saucepan, combine the completed spice paste, sweet potatoes, broth or water, tomatoes with juice, chickpeas, and okra. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
6
Uncover and simmer 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
7
Serve stew with couscous and hot pepper sauce.

471

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy African Chickpea And Sweet Potato Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!