West African Veggie Stew

West African Veggie Stew

by HealthyMeNow.net

Prep     15 min       Cook   30 min        Ready In         45 min             Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups sliced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound sweet potato, peeled & cut ¼ inch slices
• 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ teaspoon each cinnamon and crushed red pepper
• 1 quart chicken broth (vegetable broth if going Vegan)
• 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach

Directions

1. Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.
2. Add sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Add raisins, cinnamon, red pepper and broth. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes.
3. Add chickpeas and spinach. Heat through. Serve over cooked rice or couscous, if desired.