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Jamaican-Style Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry

INGREDIENTS

6 medium sweet potatoes diced large into 2-inch cubes.

2 ½ cups chickpeas (approx. 2 cans)

2 ½ tablespoons of your favorite curry powder

3 cloves garlic minced

1 small yellow onion diced

1 jalapeño/scotch bonnet or other pepper of choice finely chopped

1 tsp ground allspice

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 1/2 tsp salt or TO YOUR TASTE

2-4 cups water or broth (oil-free, low sodium)

Optional- 1/4 - 1/2 cup cashew cream (1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked) + 1/2 cup water)

INSTRUCTIONS

Add ¼ cup of water or broth to the pan and heat on medium-high. Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and jalapeno. Saute for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add water as necessary.

Add dry spices. Saute momentarily.

Add sweet potatoes. Mix to coat potatoes in spices. Add 2 cups of water or broth. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and breaking slightly (do not overcook). Add chickpeas and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

You can add more water in small amounts if necessary. As the potatoes break down slightly the sauce will thicken.

Sweet potatoes cook quicker than white potatoes, so take care not to overcook them. You want them to be well-cooked, but still have substance. This curry should be thick and saucy.

Allow to sit and thicken slightly before eating. If using cashew cream adding more water/broth may be necessary.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups or 1 can of chickpeas

3/4 cup water

1 cup nut or seed butter ( I used cashew butter) OR nut-free use seed butter of choice

¾ cup oats

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

10 soft pitted Medjool dates

Pinch of salt

¾ cup raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Add the chickpeas, vanilla, water, dates and salt to a food processor and process until smooth.

Add nut or seed butter and continue to blend.

Once ingredients are well combined and smooth, add baking soda and powder and blend briefly, just till combined.

Add oats and pulse to combine.

Stir in raisins. You can do this in the food processor or by hand. Scoop out the batter about 2-3 tablespoons at a time.

Bake at 350 F for 12-15 minutes until the tops are slightly golden. Let cool on the tray until just warm before removing.