Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew

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A deeply spiced vegetarian stew with caramelized sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and warm Moroccan spices—slow-simmered to achieve authentic depth of flavor. This Moroccan-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, chickpeas, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Moroccan cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add 1 medium diced onion, and cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent and golden; add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp paprika, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until the paste darkens slightly.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium diced sweet potatoes, 1 can drained chickpeas, and 2 cups chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Uncover, add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes to meld flavors; adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

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