Sweet Potato and Okra Stew

Sweet Potato and Okra Stew

This subtly spiced stew makes a perfect meal for one. Tip add some cooked chickpeas, halfway through cooking to increase the protein content!

Prep time:
5
Cooking time:
25 -30 minutes
Serves:
1

Ingredients

  • 150g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
  • 90g fresh okra, top and tailed and chopped into 1.5cm slices
  • 150ml vegetable stock
  • 50g tomato passata
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red chilli, de-seeded and chopped finely
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • rapeseed oil spray

Method

  • Heat a heavy based frying pan and add a couple of sprays of the oil. Now add the onion, sweet potato and the red chilli and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.   
  • Add the vegetable stock, garam masala, turmeric and tomato passata and cook for a further 10 minutes on a medium heat until the potatoes are just starting to soften.   
  • Add the okra and the cherry tomatoes and simmer for a further 10 -12 minutes until the sauce has reduced right away.
  • Serve straight away – garnish with a few fresh parsley leaves (optional)