Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 40

Brown Rice, Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew

Prep 8 min · Pressure cook 20 min (+ 10 min natural release) · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 250g brown rice, rinsed
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 700ml vegetable stock
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in the pressure cooker pot and stir well.
2. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
3. Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remainder.
4. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning. The sweet potato will partially break down, creating a naturally thick stew.

Flavour variations

Moroccan

Add 1 tsp ras el hanout, 1/2 tsp harissa, and a handful of dried apricots before cooking. Finish with toasted flaked almonds.

West African Peanut

Stir in 2 tbsp natural peanut butter and a splash of hot sauce after cooking. Top with crushed peanuts.

Thai Green

Replace tomatoes with coconut milk and add 1 tbsp Thai green curry paste. Finish with fresh basil and lime juice.

Ethiopian Berbere

Use 2 tsp berbere spice blend instead of individual spices. Serve with a wedge of lemon and fresh injera if available.

Highlights: Exceptionally high in vitamin A, plus vitamin B6 and potassium.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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