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Sweet Potato Stew With Chickpeas & Hardy Greens
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75 Reviews
Ellie
August 5, 2024
I’ve made this stew a dozen times because the whole family loves it, even the dedicated carnivores (read: husband).
Carol
July 14, 2024
Delicious! I used more of the hummus and substituted olive oil for the butter. Also added a cup of brown rice. Wonderful!
Bruce B.
February 20, 2024
Delicious recipe -- there are not many dishes, even good ones, that I'm happy to eat 5 days in a row as I did with my leftovers. I replaced about half the butter with bacon fat, which rarely hurts a recipe and certainly didn't hurt this one. I doubled the greens (using Swiss chard) and the greens were still pretty sparse, so I'd do that again. I served it in a wide bowl with quinoa on one side of the bowl; the stew is pretty soupy but didn't excessively invade the quinoa.
Melanie S.
January 11, 2024
oh, this was DELIGHTFUL! my teenager give it a gimlet eye when he heard those were sweet potatoes and not carrots... but he tried it and LOVED it. We all did. I discovered belatedly I didn't have a lime, so used lemon zest instead and bottled lime juice (gasp. sorry.) and after tasting I added about 1 tsp of brown miso paste for a touch more umami. Everything else was per the recipe... the myriad flavors of citrusy/tangy then the hits of mild sweetness when you'd bite into a sweet potato... just wow. My TEEN said 'this one's a keeper!' and I think that says it all.
Joumou86
September 5, 2023
Like a lot of reviewers have already stated, I was skeptical, but wow, what a great soup. I've made it a few times over the last couple of years and it truly doesn't disappoint!
kristennnanna
January 25, 2023
Such a great idea to add hummus to soup. We made this with 1 garnet yam and 1 kabocha squash - beautiful color combo! We also leave out the maple syrup
bethwilkins708
January 19, 2023
So, so good, and easy and quick to make! I was skeptical of the amount of lime it called for but I went with it and was so glad I did! I used curly kale and otherwise followed the recipe other than substituting veggie broth and ground cayenne pepper. Most recipes do not have enough flavor for me and I almost always "spice up" recipes in some way-- but not this time! Next time I would add more kale and a bit more broth to soak up the red pepper bread I served this with. Really, really happy with this recipe (and thank you to my mother-in-law for suggesting it)!
CarrieLouWho
January 15, 2022
I went in feeling equally intrigued by and skeptical of this recipe and I am happy to report we found it to be scrumptious! Complex, savory, and just delicious. I did add an extra 14.5 ounces of broth because I wanted it a little more soupy and initially used half-amounts of the lime zest, lime juice, and hummus but ended up adding the full amounts in the end. Oh, and I used black beans and spinach because it was what I had and could get in this second year of Covid and in the middle of snow storms, subsequent flooding, and supply chain issues. :l
Bonknee53
January 12, 2022
Well, I'm not much of a cook - I love to bake. But decided to try this recipe. I didn't have any Aleppo pepper (to be honest, I didn't know what it was - stop rolling your eyes! I told you I don't cook!), so I used some sweet paprika and cayenne. For the first time ever, I bought collard greens! I won't prolong this review - LOVE this stew! In addition, my tummy (which can give me some trouble from time to time) liked it too! Delish and easy! Just my style! =)
KJain
January 10, 2022
I have actually "prescribed" this for my patients wanting to try more plant-based eating, but who are afraid that the food will not be satisfying. If anyone has experimented with a way to crock-pot this, I would appreciate any insights. I'm guessing it could go in the slow cooker up through stage 3.
EmilyC
January 11, 2022
I'm hoping someone will weigh in with tips -- I've not tried this in a slow cooker!
riceball
October 26, 2021
Tasty and warming on a cold night. A N.African meets Caribbean vibe with a bit of sour, sweet, and heat. I was heavier handed on the broth to have a soup-ier consistency and for just a few ingredients, the flavor has a remarkable complexity. The lime zest and juice and maple syrup gives it an unexpected depth of flavor that I imagine wouldn't be the same with other substitutes. The hummus gives it a nice body without feeling 'heavy'. Made this with a whole box of TJ's organic chicken broth which worked fine. Subbed the Aleppo pepper with smoked paprika and pinch of cayenne. Used just 1 tbsp of butter and a few glugs of olive oil. And later topped it with some cactus hummus from a local vendor which had some coriander and cumin that gave the soup added depth. So if you want to create variety for leftovers, add a dollop of flavored hummus to give it a different vibe.
EmilyC
October 26, 2021
So happy you tried and liked this, and thanks so much for sharing your detailed notes!
Chris O.
March 12, 2021
I made this for a small potluck dinner. Every single person wanted the recipe. Then several told me that their friends wanted the recipe after they made it for them. This recipe has a legion of fans. Love it.
VikingAndCakes
March 1, 2021
It’s so good. I keep on having a taste before putting it in a bowl. These are not ingredients I usually use but I trusted the video and I am disappointed! I will definitely do again. 😋
EmilyC
March 1, 2021
Wonderful! So glad you found the recipe by way of Amanda's IGTV video. Thanks for your note!
Darbystone
February 5, 2021
Crazy good with no alterations! It achieves a complex taste with minimal ingredients and time. It earns a Super Star rating!
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