Northwest African Stew Recipe

Main Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 15 oz
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.25 cup dried apricots, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
• Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add carrots, sweet potato, chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in dried apricots, season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.