Moroccan Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• onion
• garlic cloves
• fresh ginger
• red wine
• cumin
• cinnamon
• paprika
• crushed red pepper flakes
• water
• salt
• sweet potatoes
• dried apricot
• chickpeas
• raisins
• lemon juice
• sliced almonds

Preparation

1. 1in a medium saucepan , combine the onion , garlic , ginger , and wine or sherry
2. 2cover and sweat over low heat for 5 minutes
3. 3add the cumin , cinnamon , paprika , and red pepper flakes and cook , uncovered , 1 minute longer
4. 4add the water or chickpea cooking liquid , salt , sweet potatoes , and apricots
5. 5bring to a boil , cover , and simmer until the sweet potatoes are just tender , about 15 minutes
6. 6add the chickpeas , raisins , and lemon juice
7. 7cook , stirring occasionally , for about 5 minutes , until the chickpeas are hot
8. 8add the sliced almonds