Warming North African Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 large sweet potato
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 cans red kidney beans
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp harissa
• 3 cups herb broth
• 5 oz spinach
• 1 lemon
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and grated ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. 2Add diced sweet potato, sliced carrots, rinsed kidney beans, tomato paste, harissa, and herb broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3. 3Stir in fresh spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
4. 4Season with coarse salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro.