Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew is the ultimate comfort food that’s both nourishing and flavorful. This hearty stew features tender sweet potatoes simmered with protein-packed chickpeas and aromatic spices, creating a warm and inviting dish perfect for chilly evenings. With minimal prep and effortless slow cooking, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to share with family or enjoy solo. Say goodbye to takeout and embrace the cozy embrace of this delightful stew!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes, rinsing chickpeas, and chopping onion and garlic.
- Optionally sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Place all ingredients into the slow cooker: sweet potatoes, chickpeas, sautéed onions (if prepared), vegetable broth, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Stir well before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg