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Instant Pot Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew

Close-up of rich Instant Pot Moroccan Chickpea Stew with large chunks of sweet potato and fresh cilantro.
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Make a flavorful, hearty Moroccan chickpea and sweet potato stew quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste.
  5. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes (with juice), rinsed chickpeas, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir gently to combine everything.
  6. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to Sealing.
  7. Select Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
  8. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure (Quick Release).
  9. Open the lid. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Serve this stew over cooked couscous or brown rice for a complete meal.
  • For a richer flavor, add 1 teaspoon of harissa paste along with the spices in step 3.
  • If you prefer softer sweet potatoes, increase the pressure cook time to 10 minutes.

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