Curried Sweet Potatoes with Spinach and Chickpeas
Always rinse canned chickpeas (and other beans) before using to reduce the sodium content and improve their flavor.
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Always rinse canned chickpeas (and other beans) before using to reduce the sodium content and improve their flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 10 to 12 oz. fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs.), peeled and diced
- 16- to 20-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
Preparation
In large saucepan fitted with steamer basket, bring 2 inches water to a boil over high heat. Add sweet potatoes, cover and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, combine chickpeas, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add spinach, cover and cook just until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Stir in sweet potatoes, cilantro, scallions, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon and salt to taste until well combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 278
- Carbohydrate Content 59 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 9 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 392 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g