Name: Moroccan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Moroccan

Moroccan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes
50g lentils
1 white onion (diced)
1 carrot (peeled and diced)
1 courgette (diced - optional)
1 tin of chickpeas (drained)
500ml of vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tin chopped tomatoes
2 tsp ras el hanout
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon of chilli powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a large non stick pan over a medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, onion and carrot and cook for 1-2 minutes before adding all the spices (ras el hanout, cayenne, chilli, paprika) and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir through the diced sweet potato and lentils to coat. Add the tomatoes, stock and courgette pieces if using. Add the sugar and a generous helping of salt & pepper.
Allow to bubble for 20 minutes until the sweet potato is softening. Stir through the chickpeas and cook for another 10 minutes until all the ingredients are cooked through and well combined.
Serve up with your choice of rice, potatoes, pittas or greens!
Enjoy!

Moroccan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew