Ethiopian Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew
A vibrant and aromatic stew inspired by Ethiopian flavors, featuring tender sweet potatoes and protein-rich chickpeas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato base. This comforting dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp Olive oil
- •1 piece Onion (medium, chopped)
- •3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- •1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- •2 tbsp Berbere spice blend
- •1 tsp Ground turmeric
- •2 large Sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- •1 28 oz can Canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
- •2 cups Vegetable broth
- •1 15 oz can Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- •5 oz Spinach (fresh baby spinach)
- •to taste to taste Salt
- •to taste to taste Black pepper
- •1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Time: 7 min - 2.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Time: 1 min - 3.
Add the berbere spice blend and ground turmeric. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aroma.
Time: 1 min - 4.
Add the diced sweet potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid), and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Time: 5 min - 5.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Time: 20 min - 6.
Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas and the fresh baby spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
Time: 3 min - 7.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Time: 1 min
Tips
- 💡Serve this stew with injera bread (Ethiopian flatbread) for an authentic experience, or with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
- 💡For an extra layer of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving.
- 💡If you don't have berbere spice, you can create a simplified blend using paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by smw355