Vegan Moqueca with Sweet Potato
A bright coconut and tomato stew of sweet potato, peppers and chickpeas, finished with lime and coriander.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.14 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 fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and peppers and cook for 4 minutes.
9 min - 2
Add the sweet potato, tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3
Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the sweet potato is just tender.
20 min - 4
Add the chickpeas and cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes until the sauce is thick.
8 min - 5
Stir in the lime juice and most of the coriander. Season and serve with rice, scattering over the rest of the coriander.
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.