SWEET POTATO, EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA HOT POT

SWEET POTATO, EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA HOT POT

Health Benefits: Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious containing vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, B vitamins, potassium and iron. Sweet potatoes, have a low GI, they are naturally sweet-tasting but their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy

Approximate Nutritional Values per serve: Calories 285, Fat 6.3g (1.1g saturated)

Serves 2

Ingredients

½ Tbs oil

½ onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ long red chilli, seeded, chopped

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 medium sweet potato, cubed

½ medium eggplant, chopped

¾ cup tomato passata

200g chickpeas (tinned), rinsed and drained

½ Tbs chopped parsley

Method

1.    Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Cook onion for about 5 minutes, until softened.

2.    Add garlic, chilli, and paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3.     Stir through sweet potato, eggplant, tomato passata and 2 cups water. Simmer for 15 minutes until sweet potato is just tender.

4.    Add chickpeas and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

5.    Stir through parsley and serve.

Source: Adapted from Metabolic Jumpstart Recipe

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