Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry with Pomegranate Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 1 onion, (diced)
• 2 organic whole carrots, (diced)
• 1 organic sweet potato, (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 cup dates, (chopped (optional))
• 1 can chickpeas ((15 ounces))
• 1 can tomatoes, diced ((15 ounces))
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp curry powder
• .5 tsp turmeric
• .5 tsp chilli flake ((more if you want extra spice))
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• .5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lemon, (juiced)
• 1 cup coconut cream or yogurt
• .5 cup parsley, (chopped)
• .5 cup mint, (chopped)
• .5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 cups basmati rice, (cooked per instructions)