Moroccan Chick Pea Stew

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • ½ c. diced celery
  • ½ c chopped red or green pepper
  • 1 c. diced zucchini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 c. vegetable broth (low sodium or no added salt, preferably)
  • 3 c. cubed sweet potatoes
  • 1 can (796 mL) canned dice tomatoes, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (540 mL, 19 oz.) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp grated gingerroot
  • 1 tsp each ground cumin, curry powder, ground coriander, and chili powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ c raisins
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro

Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, pepper, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, except raisins, peanut butter, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Stir in raisins, peanut butter, and cilantro. Mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.