Spiced Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add sweet potatoes and chickpeas to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
6. Stir in cilantro and serve hot over rice or couscous.