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Curry Sweet Potato and Spinach Skillet is a healthy vegetarian recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
It’s made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and tomatoes, all seasoned with curry, cumin, and cinnamon.
The mix of spices gives the dish warmth, while the chickpeas and potatoes make it filling. Spinach adds freshness, and cilantro ties it together at the end.
Since it’s ready in about 30 minutes, it works well for weeknights when you want something quick and healthy
Weight Watchers Points
3 Points (2022/2025 Plan)
5 WW Smart Point
Why You’ll Love This Spiced Sweet Potato and Spinach Skillet
Quick and Easy Preparation
This recipe doesn’t require fancy techniques or obscure ingredients. You’ll love how quickly it comes together, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Just a few simple steps, and your skillet is brimming with flavor.
Nutrient-Rich Ingredients
Sweet potatoes and spinach make this dish a nutritional powerhouse. Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and fiber, while spinach offers a healthy dose of iron and folate. It’s a meal that not only tastes good but is also good for you.
Versatile Serving Options
Whether you’re aiming for a light dinner or a substantial side dish, this skillet fits the bill. It pairs beautifully with grains like rice or quinoa, but it’s also hearty enough to stand on its own. Plus, it’s just as delicious reheated, making it a great option for leftovers.
Full of Flavor
The combination of curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon creates a warm, inviting aroma and a taste that’s hard to resist. Each bite is a delightful mix of savory and slightly sweet, with a touch of earthiness from the spices.
This skillet isn’t just a meal; it’s a flavorful journey that’s bound to become a repeat favorite in your kitchen.
Tips and Tricks
Preparing Sweet Potatoes
Peel and dice sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces. This ensures they cook evenly and are tender all the way through. Using a vegetable steamer helps retain their nutrients.
Sauteing Onions
When sautéing onions, make sure your pan is hot enough. This helps to soften them quickly and brings out their natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
Spicing It Up
Toast your spices briefly before adding other ingredients. This intensifies their flavors, making your dish more aromatic and tasty. Just a minute or so in the hot pan will do the trick.
Adding Spinach
Add the spinach in batches. This makes it easier to stir and ensures all the leaves are well coated with the cooking liquid, helping them to wilt evenly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the skillet over a bed of basmati or brown rice. The rice soaks up the flavorful sauce, making each bite even more delicious. You can also try it with quinoa for a different texture.
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Sweet Potato Curry With Spinach and Chickpeas
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potato peeled and diced
- ½ large sweet onion chopped
- 1-2 tsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 10 oz fresh spinach washed, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 can (14½ oz) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup water
- 1 can (14½ oz) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a vegetable steamer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Mix in the curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon, stirring to evenly coat the onions with the spices.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices and the chickpeas to the pan. Stir everything together.
- Pour in ½ cup of water and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a strong simmer. Continue for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the spinach, a few handfuls at a time, stirring each addition until the spinach is coated with the cooking liquid.
- Once all the spinach has been added, cover the pan and let it simmer until the spinach is just wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the pan, stirring to mix them with the other ingredients. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot. This dish pairs well with basmati or brown rice.
Notes
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