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Curried Sweet Potatoes with Spinach and Chickpeas

Contributed By: ningwan
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An interesting combination of high fiber foods.

Ingredients

2 Large sweet potatoes (2 lbs.), peeled and diced

16- to 20-oz Can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

14.5-oz Can diced tomatoes

10 to 12 oz. Fresh spinach, stemmed and coursely chopped

1/4 cup Coursely chopped fresh cilantro

2 Green onions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced

1 to 2 tsp. Curry powder

1/2 tsp Ground cumin

1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. In large saucepan fitted with steamer basket, bring 2 inches water to a boil over high heat. Add diced sweet potatoes, cover and cook until just tender, about 20 min.

2. 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.

3. Stir in sweet potatoes, cilantro, green onions, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon and salt to taste until well combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until flavors have blended, about 5 min. Serve hot.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 325
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 64 g
Protein: 8 g
Vitamin A: 9610 IU
Vitamin C: 39 mg
Calcium: 126 mg
Sodium: 404 mg
Iron: 7 mg
Fiber: 12 g