Description
A cozy, flavourful, and nourishing sweet potato coconut milk stew with hints of spice, chickpeas, kale, and fresh lime. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cooked rice or grain of choice, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Stir to coat in the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir and bring the stew to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the chopped kale and simmer for another 5 minutes, until wilted.
- Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or grains, topped with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, you can add more chickpeas or tofu.
- Adjust the cayenne or omit it entirely for a milder stew.
- This stew stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- You can swap kale for spinach or chard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
