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Sweet Potato Curry with Spinach and Chickpeas

Chickpeas, spinach and potatoes baked in the oven and spiced with curry powder and cumin for a South Asian curry.

30 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    You may choose to cook the sweet potatoes however you prefer. Baking or boiling work well too.

  2. 2

    While sweet potatoes cook, heat 1-2 tsp of canola or vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Next, add the curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and stir to coat the onions evenly with spices.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes with their juices, and the chickpeas, stir to combine. Add ½ cup water and raise heat up to a strong simmer for about a minute or two.

  5. 5

    Next, add the fresh spinach, a couple handfuls at a time, stirring to coat with cooking liquid.

  6. 6

    When all the spinach is added to the pan, cover and simmer until just wilted, about 3 minutes.

    3 min
  7. 7

    Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the liquid, and stir to coat. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until flavors are well combined.

    5 min
  8. 8

    Transfer to serving dish, toss with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

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