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Spicy African Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

Spicy African Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

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Spicy African Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

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Ingredients:

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6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp coarse salt
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water
1 (16 oz) can plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) package frozen cut okra, thawed
1 cup couscous

Directions:

Cook couscous according to package directions.
Place garlic and salt into bowl of food processor and blend until garlic is finely chopped.
Add paprika, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and allspice. Process 15 seconds.
While processor is running, pour olive oil through cover opening until mixture forms paste.
In a large saucepan, combine the completed spice paste, sweet potatoes, broth or water, tomatoes with juice, chickpeas, and okra. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Uncover and simmer 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
Serve stew with couscous and hot pepper sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	451.11 Kcal (1889 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.14g	11%
Cholesterol	1.23mg	0%
Sodium	1331.55mg	55%
Potassium	947.15mg	20%
Total Carbs	86.29g	29%
Sugars	9.87g	39%
Dietary Fiber	9.49g	38%
Protein	12.84g	26%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	15%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	57%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	110.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.83 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.93g	11%
Cholesterol	0.33mg	0%
Sodium	359.61mg	55%
Potassium	255.8mg	20%
Total Carbs	23.3g	29%
Sugars	2.67g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	38%
Protein	3.47g	26%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	57%
Iron	1.2mg	25%
Calcium	29.9mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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