Rustic Campfire Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A hearty and warming chickpea stew with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and smoky spices, perfect for outdoor adventures or cozy nights. This mediterranean-inspired vegan (vegan) ready in about 55 minutes pairs cooked (or 1 can, drained) chickpeas, large, diced onion, minced garlic cloves 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked (or 1 can, drained) chickpeas
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Stir and cook for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 2 medium diced sweet potatoes and 2 sliced carrots; cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally to lightly brown the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.