This easy stew recipe combines chickpeas, sweet potatoes, red peppers, and a blend of bold spices, promising comfort in every spoonful. Fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness, while a dollop of creme fraiche provides a creamy finish. Simple, satisfying, and sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Cal/Serv:
759
Ingredients
1Tbsp.
rapeseed oil
1
red onion, finely sliced
1/2
red chilli, finely chopped
1/2tsp.
smoked paprika
1/2tsp.
ground ginger
1/2tsp.
ground turmeric
1
yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1
medium sweet potato, peeled and roughly diced
2
410 g cans chickpeas, drained
400g
can chopped tomatoes
4
wholemeal pitta breads
100g
crème fraîche, optional
Directions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion for 10min until softened. Stir in the chilli, spices and ½tsp salt, then cook for 1min. Add the pepper and sweet potato and cook for 5min until the vegetables are beginning to caramelise round the edges.
Step 2
Stir in the chickpeas and tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for 10min until sweet potato is cooked.
Step 3
Toast the pitta breads and slice in half. Stir the crème fraîche, if using, into the stew. Heat through and taste for seasoning. Ladle into warm bowls and serve with the hot pitta.
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