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Harissa Chickpea Stew with Sweet Potato
5 from 18 votes

Harissa Chickpea Stew with Sweet Potato

Harissa Chickpea Stew combines toasted red pepper flakes, smoked spices, chickpeas, sweet potato, and tomato paste in a spiced broth enriched with garlic, onion, mint, and lime zest. This stew offers layers of flavor with mild heat and a hearty, comforting texture from the sweet potatoes and chickpeas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

Harissa Mix:
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp guajillo chili powder or New Mexico or other mild chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin or caraway
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • lime zest of half fruit
Stew:
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped, medium
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 7 to 8 oz sweet potato about 1 large, cubed
  • 2 tbsp mint fresh
  • 3/4 tsp salt (less or more depending on if the chickpeas are salted)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or use 1/4 cup thick puree/sauce
  • cilantro mint, lime and avocado for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the red pepper flakes and toast them until they change color or get fragrant.
  2. Add the paprika, cumin, coriander and mix for a few seconds. Add zest and oil and mix in. Add onion, garlic and a good pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the spices start to burn or stick, add a splash of water and mix in. (Or use 1 tbsp or more harissa paste instead of the spices (pepper flakes to coriander). Cook the onion, garlic Add to the oil after the onion and garlic are starting to golden.)
  3. Add the chickpeas, sweet potato, mint and salt and mix in. Cover and cook for 5 mins. Add water, tomato paste and mix in. *Cover and cook for 15 mins or until sweet potato is cooked through, stir once in between. Uncover and cook for a minute to reduce liquid if needed.  *(add other veggies like red bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant for variation).
  4. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. If the stew is too hot, add in some coconut milk or cashew cream and serve with avocado. If you used premade harissa paste, add more if needed and mix in(flavors vary with brand). Add some smoked paprika for smokyness, black pepper or cayenne for heat, cinnamon for flavor variation.
  5. Garnish with cilantro, mint, a good splash of lime juice. Serve with crusty bread or flatbread.

Notes

  • Try adding tomatoes or coconut milk in place of water for a creamier stew and different flavor profile.
  • Instant Pot method: sauté spices and aromatics, then pressure cook chickpeas, sweet potato, and tomato paste for 3 minutes, followed by natural pressure release.
  • Add fresh herbs, lime zest, and avocado as garnishes to enhance freshness and texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Potassium 579mg (12%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 8740IU (175%) Vitamin C 7.5mg (8%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 442mg 18%
Potassium 579mg 12%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 8740IU 175%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.