Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
- Start by chopping your vegetables. This includes dicing your sweet potatoes and finely chopping the onion and bell pepper. Having everything prepped makes the cooking process smooth and painless.
Step 2: Sauté the Onion and Sweet Potato
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent. Throw in the diced sweet potatoes and stir frequently for about 5 minutes. We want them to start softening.
Step 3: Add the Bell Pepper and Spices
- Once the sweet potatoes are slightly tender, it’s time to add the bell pepper and the Moroccan spice blend. Keep stirring! Let all of those aromatics mingle together for a couple of minutes. The smell is incredible, isn't it?
Step 4: Introduce the Chickpeas and Tomatoes
- Next, add the rinsed chickpeas and the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices. Stir everything together well. Lower the heat slightly, cover the skillet, and let it simmer. This allows the flavors to combine nicely for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 5: Final Touches
- After simmering, remove the lid and add salt. If you like it spicy, sprinkle in some chili flakes too. Finish off with fresh lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley right before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
- Alternate Cooking Methods: If you're low on time, skip the sweet potatoes and use pre-cooked ones for faster cooking.
- Make it More Hearty: Add in spinach or kale in the last few minutes. They wilt down beautifully and offer extra nutrients.
- Flavor Booster: Soak the chickpeas overnight if you're using dried ones. This enhances their texture and reduces cooking time.
- Serve it Hot or Cold: This dish can be served warm or chilled as a salad. It's versatile, which means it's great for leftovers!
- Storage Perks: The flavors deepen after a day in the fridge. So if you can wait, let it sit overnight before enjoying.
- Make it More Hearty: Add in spinach or kale in the last few minutes. They wilt down beautifully and offer extra nutrients.
- Flavor Booster: Soak the chickpeas overnight if you're using dried ones. This enhances their texture and reduces cooking time.
- Serve it Hot or Cold: This dish can be served warm or chilled as a salad. It's versatile, which means it's great for leftovers!
- Storage Perks: The flavors deepen after a day in the fridge. So if you can wait, let it sit overnight before enjoying.