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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
Sweet potatoes are one of the best value vegetables in any UK supermarket – you can regularly pick them up for under 80p each and they go a long way. This stew pairs them with chickpeas in a smoky tomato sauce that feels like it should cost way more than 60p a portion. It is the kind of meal that reheats brilliantly the next day, so make the full batch even if you are cooking for one or two.
Total cost: £2.40 (£0.60 per portion) – Serves 4 people. Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
A hearty, warming stew that pairs sweet potatoes with chickpeas in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. Cheap, filling and packed with goodness - ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potato cubes, chopped tomatoes, drained chickpeas and vegetable stock. Stir well.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander if you have it, and serve with crusty bread or rice.
Tips and Variations
Swap the sweet potato for regular potato if you want to bring the cost down even further. Add a handful of spinach at the end for extra greens. This freezes well for up to 3 months – just leave out the coriander until you reheat.
Is it cheaper to make this from scratch? Use our Cook vs Buy Calculator to compare the real cost of homemade vs shop-bought.
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