Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Medley

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 13
Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Medley, a vegan and gluten-free recipe
in Vegan

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup garbanzo beans , cooked
1 lb sweet potato , peeled and diced into 3/4 inch pieces
2 zucchini , sliced
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup mint leaf , loosely packed and chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
8g
Fat
6g
Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Medley is an exotic, hearty, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining friends and family. This delectable medley features flavorful spices and provides a burst of flavors when combined with the natural sweetness of potatoes and the freshness of zucchini and mint leaves. It is a great option for anyone who is looking for vegan and gluten-free recipes without compromising on taste and nutrition.

Instructions

1.Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
2.Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
3.Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4.Mix in curry powder, cumin, and allspice, and stir for about 1 minute.
5.Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cooked garbanzo beans, and diced sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
6.Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
7.Stir in the sliced zucchini, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes or until zucchini is cooked.
8.In a separate saucepan, cook whole wheat couscous according to package directions.
9.Serve the Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Medley on top of couscous, garnished with chopped mint leaves.

PROS

This vegan and gluten-free recipe is full of nutrition, containing plenty of fiber and vitamins.

The sweet potatoes add natural sweetness that eliminates the requirement of any added sugar.

CONS

The main disadvantage with this recipe is that the prep and cook time is relatively longer than some other recipes.

The Moroccan-style spices may not be to everyone’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes have several health benefits, including increasing immunity and reducing inflammation in the body.
In addition, garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and fiber, which may help people feel full for longer periods of time.

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