written by Fernando Paredes  

Moroccan Stew

This stew is perfect for a cold winter day . It is packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables and fragrant spices. Serve this stew over a scoop of cooked quinoa or whole grain brown rice. Yield: 6 servings Here’s what you need:

1. 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock, divided
2. 1 large size yellow onion, finely chopped
3. 2 large size red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4. 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1 teaspoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup
6. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
7. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
9. 1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
10. 1/2 teaspoon saffron
11. 2 medium size sweet potatoes or garnet or jewel yams, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
12. 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
13. 1 can (15oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
14. Salt and pepper to taste
15. Heat 3 tablespoons water in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. If the water begins to evaporate, add a little more.
16. Stir in the agave nectar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, ginger and saffron and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 1 1/2 cups water and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
17. Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then serve over quinoa or brown rice.

Nutritional Analysis : One serving equals:
141 C...

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