Spicy African Chickpea And Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Spicy African Chickpea And Sweet Potato Stew

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