High-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Hearty stew combining sweet potatoes and chickpeas with warming spices for a comforting, plant-based meal. This Mediterranean-inspired high-protein recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potato, canned chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 peeled and diced medium sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes), 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 3 cups vegetable broth.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.