Moroccan Vegetarian Sweet Potato Stew

Submitted by Marcy C.

"Posted for ZWT3. It's from the ElegantChef.com. It looks delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large Spanish onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 acorn squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch rounds
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

directions

1. In a pot sauté onions and garlic over low heat until soft, but not brown.
2. Add spices and cook a few minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes, acorn squash, carrots and broth and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
4. Add chick peas, tomatoes and raisins and simmer covered until the potatoes, squash and carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Dejah B.]

I agree with the other reviewer: the spices in this were great, not too overpowering, but complemented the veggies nicely. Next time I make it I will leave out the acorn squash, as it was a big pain to peel and I felt it was the only vegetable that got kind of "lost" in the mix. Maybe substituting butternut squash or pumpkin would work. Thanks for posting this great recipe!

 

[Jonathan Melendez]

This is such a complex (flavor wise) and delicious stew. Perfect for the cooling temperatures outside. It'll warm you up. I served it with rice and some flatbread for sopping and it was a hit.

 

[Chef floWer]

Wow excellent Vegetarian dish! I had to leave out acorn squash and chickpeas because I didn't have them at home. However it didn't take way anything from this recipe. The spice was perfect, not overwhelming and not understated, I served the stew with rice. Thank you Mama2boys

 

[Ree L.]

I made this into a terrific soup on a snowy day to share with family & neighbors. Just added 2 (32 oz)containers of organic Vegetable broth, increased all the vegetables & up the spices a bit. What a wonderful aroma as the soup simmered. The neighbors were delighted to receive such a delicious & different vegetable soup on a cold day.

 

[dyezbak]

This was amazing!! Perfect blend of sweet and spicy...i used butternut squash.