Moroccon Vegan Stew with Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach & Raisins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth for sautéing
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth for stew
• 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cans of cooked chickpeas (15-ounce)
• 1 sweet potato, chopped into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 1/12 cups crushed tomatoes
• 5 ounces fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup chickpea liquid (aquafaba - liquid from cartons of chickpeas)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 pinch of saffron (approximately 20 threads)
• 1 pinch of ground cloves (approximately 1/8 teaspoon)
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) adds a little heat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground black paper