Berbere Spiced Chickpeas Sweet Potato Food

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the potatoes and shallots between two 10-inch cast-iron skillets. Evenly drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• For the chickpeas: Lay the chickpeas out on a flat surface and dry them as much as you can using paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Line a large plate with paper towels. Working in two batches, add the chickpeas to the skillet so they are in a single layer and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chickpeas to the prepared plate and add the spice mixture. Toss everything together until combined; this helps to bloom the spices while the chickpeas are still warm.
• Garnish the potatoes in the skillets with the chickpeas and finish with the mint.

SPICY SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in spices. Add potatoes, chickpeas, stock and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Top with bacon, green onions and, if desired, cheese.Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little stock or water if necessary.

BERBERE SPICED CHICKPEAS & SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 220°C Prick your sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on a baking tray and bake for an hour or until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, add coconut oil into a frying pan on medium high heat. Add red onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cook for a further 2 minutes. Add RawSpiceBar's Berbere spices and cook for another minute. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add baby spinach and let simmer, another 3-4 minutes.
• Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice through the center and fill with the berbere chickpea & spinach mixture. Enjoy!

BERBERE SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken breast with salt. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon berbere spice mix to coat both sides of chicken breast (see Cook's Note for recipe link).
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to turn brown. Immediately transfer chicken breast to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a warm dish.
• Stir in lime juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, and coconut milk; stir to deglaze pan. Bring to a simmer while stirring. Add 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice and a pinch of salt. Transfer chicken breast back to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce starts to reduce, basting chicken with pan juices as it cooks, 4 or 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with a drizzle of the pan sauce.

BERBERE SPICED CHICKPEAS & SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 220C. Prick your sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on a baking tray and bake for an hour or until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, add coconut oil into a frying pan on medium high heat. Add red onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cook for a further 2 minutes. Add RawSpiceBar's Berbere spices and cook for another minute. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add baby spinach and let simmer, another 3-4 minutes.
• Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice through the center and fill with the berbere chickpea & spinach mixture. Enjoy!