Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A cozy slow-cooked stew with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and warming Moroccan spices perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, canned chickpeas, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, 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 cubed into 1-inch pieces sweet potatoes
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In the slow cooker, combine 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 3 cups vegetable broth.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well mixed.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the sweet potatoes are tender and the stew is thickened.
4. Step 4: Before serving, stir the stew and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges squeezed over the top for added brightness.