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    Home » Slow Cooker » Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    Published on May 29, 2017. Modified on Apr 18, 2020 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 9 Comments

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

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    I just love the bright colours of this dish! I usually buy normal orange sweet potatoes, which of course would work just as well in this dish, but tried out a purple sweet potato this time, so colourful.

    A veggie stew full of goodness is always a favourite with me, and this slow cooker purple sweet potato and chickpea stew is a great one to add natural rainbow colours to your diet. Brilliant for Meat Free Mondays.

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    So easy to cook either in your slow cooker or bubbling away in a pan on the hob, a veggie stew is ideal for a light summer meal.

    I just love the clean flavours of the vegetables and vegetable bouillon powder so I just add some fresh flat-leaf parsley when serving to set it off.

    Root vegetables and their earthy flavours combine well with the passata (sieved tomatoes), giving you a dish you can serve up with some crusty bread and salads.

    Make a slow cooker purple sweet potato and chickpea stew now if you are trying new vegan recipes for Veganuary!

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    Just look at those colours, so bright and full of natural goodness!

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    More Vegetarian Dishes To Try

    More summery vegetable stew ideas, perfect for this time of year, you might like to try:

    • jerk sweet potato stew from Rough Measures
    • beetroot bourguignon from Rough Measures
    • aubergine, pepper and mozzarella bake from BakingQueen74
    • rustic Greek beans from Tinned Tomatoes
    • Cypriot vegetable stew from Tin and Thyme
    • chole chaat (chickpea curry) from Lavender and Lovage
    • peperonata – rustic Italian pepper stew from Lavender and Lovage
    • shakshuka – spicy tomato baked eggs from Foodie Quine

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    Tag me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @bakingqueen74 if you make this

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    Sending this over to Utterly Scrummy Food for Families for June’s One Potato Two Potato linky, hosted by Michelle this month and also organised by Helen from Family Friends Food

    Also sending this over to Jac from Tinned Tomatoes for Meat Free Mondays

    Slow Cooker Purple Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

    A warming veggie stew with chunks of sweet potato and butternut squash and chickpeas in a tomato sauce
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 hours
    Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 271kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 550 g purple sweet potato chopped
    • 2 red onions diced
    • 4 carrots chopped
    • 1 tin chickpeas drained (400 g tin)
    • 250 g butternut squash chopped
    • 1 handful spinach
    • 750 g passata
    • 100 ml water
    • 1 tsp Marigold vegetable bouillon powder
    UK Measurements - US Measurements

    Instructions 

    • Place the vegetables (except spinach), chickpeas, passata, water and Marigold powder in the slow cooker pot.
    • Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
    • Add the handful of spinach just before the end, allow to wilt and then serve.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!
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    1. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      July 04, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks for submitting your stew to Meat Free Mondays this week. I featured it and I’m now about to share it 🙂

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        July 04, 2017 at 6:29 pm

        Thanks very much Jac I will come over tonight

        Reply
    2. Masingu says

      June 13, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Sweet potatoes are very nutritious.
      Masingu

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    3. Karen Burns-Booth says

      May 31, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      WOW! What a PRETTY plate of food there Lucy and I love the purple potatoes! Thank you SO much for sharing my recipes too! Karen

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      • bakingqueen74 says

        June 05, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you Karen they certainly are very bright and you are very welcome

        Reply
    4. Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook says

      May 30, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      I love sweet potatoes. So filling and delicious. Elinor x

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      • bakingqueen74 says

        June 05, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        thanks Elinor 🙂

        Reply
    5. Claire @foodiequine says

      May 29, 2017 at 1:41 pm

      Ooooh I’ve not come across purple sweet potatoes! Shall keep my eyes peeled.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        June 05, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        I saw you had some purple normal potatoes and these must be their cousins!

        Reply

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