West African Vegetable Stew

One of the girls I group up with and I have started to cook together once a week to try out some new recipes and techniques.  The was a recipe she picked out for us to make and it turned out so nice.  It was very nice served over quinoa.

West African Vegetable Stew

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch half slices
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 can chick peas, rinsed and drained
4 cups coarsely chopped spinach or kale

1.  Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.
2. Add potatoes and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. 
3. Add raisins, cinnamon, red pepper, broth and water. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes.  
4. Add chickpeas and spinach/kale. Heat through. 
5. Serve over cooked rice or couscous, if desired.