Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew
This comforting Indian chickpea and sweet potato stew is a wholesome and filling vegan meal. Packed with warming spices like garam masala and turmeric, it combines protein-rich chickpeas with tender sweet potatoes and nutritious Swiss chard for a perfect bowl of healthy comfort food.
Instructions
- 1
Toast black mustard seeds (2 tsp) and cumin seeds (1.5 tsp) in a Dutch oven over medium heat until aromatic and popping.
- 2
Add coconut oil (2 tbsp) and melt. Sauté onions (2 yellow) until golden and soft.
- 3
Stir in cloves (6 garlic) and fresh ginger root (1.5 inch). Cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add leaves (3 bay), garam masala (1 tbsp), ground coriander (2 tsp), ground turmeric (1 tsp), red chili powder (0.5 tsp), and black pepper ground (0.25 tsp). Mix in chickpeas (3.5 cup) and cook until slightly browned.
- 5
Pour in vegetable broth (2 cup), crushed tomatoes (1 can), sweet potatoes (3 cup), and kosher salt (1.5 tsp). Simmer until potatoes are tender and the stew thickens.
- 6
Stir in swiss chard (4 oz) and cover. Cook until wilted, then remove bay leaves.
- 7
Mix in lemon juice (1.5 tbsp), fresh cilantro (1 cup), and fresh mint (0.5 cup). Serve with [to_serve red onion], [to_serve coconut yogurt], [to_serve white rice], and [to_serve pita bread].
Nutrition Facts
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