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The Food of North Africa
Moroccan Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Stew
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Ingredients
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1
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Large Spanish onion, diced
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2
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Cloves garlic, minced
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1
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Teaspoon tumeric
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½
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Teaspoon curry powder
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½ |
Teaspoon cumin
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¼ |
Teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ |
Teaspoon salt
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½
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Teaspoon pepper
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¾ |
Teaspoon cinnamon
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¼
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Teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2
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Sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1
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Acorn squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
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3
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Carrots, cut into 1 inch rounds
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½ |
Cup vegetable broth
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1
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15 ounce can chick peas, rinsed and drained
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1
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15 ounce can whole tomatoes
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½
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Cup raisins
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Process
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1
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In a pot sauté onions and garlic over low heat until soft, but not brown.
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2
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Add spices and cook a few minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes,
acorn squash, carrots and broth and bring to a boil.
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3
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Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
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4
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Add chick peas, tomatoes and raisins and simmer covered until the potatoes, squash and carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.
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Serves six
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