Have you always wanted to try to cook ethnic dishes but have been too afraid? This recipe combines common ingredients and just the right spices to introduce your family to international cuisine that they will love!

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 cup raisins
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 can (about 15 oz) chickpeas/garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
Hot cooked rice or couscous, prepared according to package directions

1. Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender.

2. Add the potatoes and tomato. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

3. Stir the broth, water, cinnamon, red pepper and raisins into the saucepan. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

4. Stir in the spinach and chickpeas. Cook until hot. Server over rice or couscous.

TIPS: If condensed broth is not available, use 2 cups of regular broth and omit the water. Pair this with your favorite bread and you have a hearty meal!

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