Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Hearty sweet potatoes and chickpeas simmered with warming Moroccan spices in a rich tomato broth for a comforting vegan stew. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, canned chickpeas, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 5, 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 large, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 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 skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp ground coriander, cooking spices for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Transfer the onion-spice mixture to a slow cooker. Add 2 large peeled and diced sweet potatoes, 2 cups drained chickpeas, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice), 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a bright finish.