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Vegan Sweet Potato Stew

vegan sweet potato stew in a skillet on a tablescape.
Vegan Sweet Potato Stew is the perfect easy, fall vegan dinner idea. Ready in 30 minutes and completely Top 8 Allergen Free. 

Allergen friendly

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
vegan sweet potato stew in a skillet on a tablescape.
4.96 from 50 votes

Vegan Sweet Potato Stew

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Vegan Sweet Potato Stew is the perfect easy, fall vegan dinner idea. Ready in 30 minutes and completely Top 8 Allergen Free. 

Allergen friendly

Vegan Sweet Potato Stew is the perfect easy, fall comfort vegan dinner idea. Ready in 30 minutes and completely Top 8 Allergen Free. 

vegan sweet potato stew in a skillet on a tablescape.

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Fall is all about comfort foods and filling, delicious, savory meals. This vegan sweet potato stew hits all of those things. 

This delicious vegan dinner idea comes together in just 30 minutes and will be a hit with everyone in your family.  Even though it’s simple, it’s loaded with flavor and good-for-you ingredients that you will love!

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • Flavorful – By using the ingredients in their natural form, we’re able to give a huge boost of flavorful to this one pot meal
  • Feeling After Eating– when you eat this meal, your body feels amazing. Not full or bloated, but satisfied and thankful
  • Versatile – You can easily switch up the herbs or spices, even the other ingredients that are being used to create a huge amount of versatility in one recipe

🥘RECIPE INGREDIENTS

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Gather your ingredients!

  • Sweet Potatoes – provide huge nutritional benefits while being creamy and filling
  • Spinach – provides leafy greens, a different texture and again lots of nutritional benefits
  • Chickpeas and Cannellini Beans-  both of these not only add texture, but also protein
  • Spices – We are using fresh aromatics and dried herbs to create amazing flavorful dish that will heighten your senses
  • Tahini – helps add creaminess and thickness to the stew as well as some flavor

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS:

  • Sweet Potatoes – you could also sub this out with other potatoes
  • Spinach – swap with kale for a different taste
  • Chickpeas and Cannellini Beans-  you can use both the same or you can try other beans like great northern, butter beans, or even something like kidney or black beans
  • Tahini – the flavor will change, but you could also do something like peanut butter or cashew butter as well

Step by Step Instructions for One Pot Vegan Sweet Potato Stew:

Step 1. In a dutch oven, over medium heat, add oil. Once heated, add onions and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).

Step 2.

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Recipe FAQs:

Can I make this Top 8 Allergen Free Sweet Potato Stew?

Good news!  This recipe is already Top 8 Allergen Free.  There’s no need to make any substitutions. 

Can I prep vegan sweet potato stew ahead?

Yes, this recipe is made as a meal prep recipe. Once everything has cooled, you can store it in air tighter containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I double this recipe?

This dish does make a lot of food; however, yes. You will want to ensure that your pot is large enough or you need to use two pots.

Can you freeze this dish?

Yes, you can. The sweet potatoes will get a softer; however, it can be frozen and thawed.

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vegan sweet potato stew in a skillet on a tablescape.

Vegan Sweet Potato Stew

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Vegan Sweet Potato Stew is the perfect easy, fall vegan dinner idea. Ready in 30 minutes and completely Top 8 Allergen Free. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 416kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1 stick)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 15oz cans fire roasted tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (215g)
  • 1 15oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (210g)
  • vegetable stock or water, as needed to cover
  • 1-2 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (60g)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and onions. Cook 2 minutes without stirring, then stir. Cook for another 2 minutes. Then stir again.  Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and spices and mix everything together. Let cook 1 minute. Add in tomatoes with juices, chickpeas, and beans. Stir together. Add just enough vegetable stock or water to just cover the ingredients. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tahini and stir until well combined. Add spinach and stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Top with fresh herbs, crispy potato skins (see notes below) or other desired toppings. Serve with rice or quinoa, bread, baked potatoes or just by itself. 

Notes

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
*to make crispy potato skin topping: Add sweet potato skins on a parchment lined sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt.  Bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes, checking halfway through. Careful not to burn.

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Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories416kcalCarbohydrates67gProtein16gFat11gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat6gSodium1083mgPotassium685mgFiber16gSugar10gVitamin A18709IUVitamin C12mgCalcium235mgIron7mg

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  1. This looks great but is there a substitute for chickpeas? We’re trying to eat healthier and your website has great recipes that I’ve made before.

    1. of course! you can just use two cans of cannellini or great northern, butter beans, or even something like kidney or black beans. Enjoy!