Vegan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
This gluten-free and nutritious Vegan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew is mouth-watering good, packed with sweet potato, chickpeas, and carrots for a hearty and comforting meal during those cold winter months.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large carrot sliced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 can diced tomato
- 1 large sweet potato chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cans chickpeas or 3 cups of cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the sliced carrots. Cook for two minutes.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large carrot
- Add in the onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent.1 red onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Add the tomato, sweet potato, stock/broth, paprika, bay leaves, and cumin. Bring it to a boil, and let simmer until the sweet potato is tender approximately 25 minutes.1 can diced tomato, 1 large sweet potato, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 4 cups vegetable stock
- Add in the chickpeas and balsamic vinegar, and cook for a further 10 minutes.2 cans chickpeas, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Serve the stew with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Love a little heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the cumin and paprika for a subtle kick.
- Feeling adventurous? Swap the smoked paprika for a teaspoon of curry powder for a unique twist.
- Don’t have carrots? No problem! Substitute with chopped zucchini or bell peppers for a vibrant twist.
- Feeling leafy green love? Toss in a handful of chopped kale or spinach a few minutes before serving for an extra dose of vitamins.
- Leftover Magic: This stew tastes even better the next day! Make a double batch for easy lunches throughout the week.
- Creamy Dream: For a richer texture, mash half of the cooked sweet potato cubes before adding the chickpeas. This creates a creamy base without dairy!
- Chop Matters: Dicing your onion saves time and ensures even cooking throughout the stew.
- Sweet Potato Size: Opt for medium-sized sweet potato chunks for even cooking. Larger pieces may take a few extra minutes to soften.
- Freshness Matters: While pre-chopped veggies are convenient, using fresh ingredients adds an extra layer of flavor and vibrancy to your stew.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1283mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12g
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