Easy Spiced Eggplant and Sweet Potato Stew
 
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This stew is simple to put together and makes your house smell divine. Delicious over millet, quinoa, or brown rice.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 ½ c tomato juice (no salt added)
  • ½ c apple juice (or water)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp coriander (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
Directions
  1. Combine sweet potato, garlic, eggplant, and juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes covered.
  2. Add tomatoes and spices, and simmer an additional 25 minutes partially covered, until sweet potatoes are tender. (Be sure to stir occasionally.)
  3. Salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2012/09/easy-spiced-eggplant-and-sweet-potato/