Sweet potato, spinach and chickpea stew

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp mild curry powder
• 700 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 400 g chopped tinned tomatoes
• 400 g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 300 ml low-salt vegetable stock
• 200 g spinach, washed well and chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Soften the onion in the oil for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin and curry powder.
2. 2Step 2. Add the sweet potato, tomatoes, chickpeas and stock, cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender.
3. 3Step 3. Wash the spinach thoroughly, stir it in and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
4. 4Step 4. Finish with lemon juice, which helps the body absorb the iron from the beans and greens.

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