Smoky Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
A thick, smoky one pot stew of chickpeas, sweet potato and spinach. Hearty, cheap and big on flavour.
- Time45 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.02 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute until you can smell them.
7 min - 2
Add the sweet potato, tomatoes, chickpeas and water. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
25 min - 3
Mash a few chickpeas against the side of the pan to thicken the stew.
- 4
Stir in the spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and pepper.
- 5
Serve in bowls with rice or crusty low salt bread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.