Description
This cozy Sweet Potato Stew with Chickpeas & Hardy Greens is a flavorful and nourishing one-pot meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Featuring a rich, spiced broth made with maple syrup, soy sauce, and lime juice, and thickened with creamy hummus, it’s a comforting dish perfect for fall and winter.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock (or savory vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 to 4 cups packed hardy greens (kale, Swiss chard, collards, or mature spinach)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Finely grated zest of 1 lime
- 3 to 4 tablespoons plain hummus (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add sweet potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and Aleppo pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes start to soften on the outside.
- Stir in the maple syrup and cook for 1–2 more minutes to lightly caramelize.
- Add the broth, soy sauce, chickpeas, greens, and lime zest. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in lime juice and 3 tablespoons hummus. Stir until fully combined. Add more hummus for extra creaminess, if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, soy sauce, or lime juice to your liking.
- Serve hot, divided among bowls. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for several days; reheat before serving.
Notes
- Use a good-quality broth as the base—it’s key to the flavor of this stew.
- Vegetable broth makes this stew vegetarian/vegan; use one that is more savory than sweet.
- Hummus adds creaminess and depth. Swap for tahini if preferred, or leave out for a lighter version.
- Customize the greens to what’s available—kale, chard, or collards work great.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
