Hearty Hiker’s Stew: One-Pot Moroccan Vegetable & Sweet Potato Stew

Imagine zipping up your jacket as the evening damp settles over the campsite. After a long day on the fells, a deep, primal hunger has set in —a hunger that demands more than just calories.

It demands warmth. It demands comfort. This is where this one-pot Moroccan stew becomes the hero of the trip.

It’s a meal that does more than just feed you; it transports you, with a fragrant aroma that cuts through the chilly air and feels like a luxury in the wild.   

This isn’t just another vegetable stew. The complex, heady blend of spices—sweet cinnamon and ginger, earthy cumin, and a hint of chilli—is the perfect antidote to a cold day.

It’s a truly hearty, “incidentally vegan” meal that is so robust and flavourful it will satisfy everyone in your group.

The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the subtle tartness of dried apricots balance the rich, spiced tomato broth, creating a sophisticated depth that’s hard to believe came from a single camping pot.   

Stews are the ultimate camp food because they’re forgiving, a great way to use up any vegetables you have on hand, and this one is no exception.

Better still, it’s a fantastic make-ahead option; the flavours only intensify and meld after a day or two in a container, making your campsite job even easier.

This is a memorable, soul-warming trailside dinner that proves one-pot convenience doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour.

The combination of earthy sweet potatoes, fragrant spices, and a touch of sweetness from dried fruit creates a truly memorable trailside dinner.

At-Home Prep

To save time at the campsite, combine all the dry spices for the spice blend into small containers or reusable bags. You can also pre-chop the onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, and pepper.

I always end up on camping trips with lots of little freezer bags full of pre-prepared and chopped ingredients.

Paul Steele

Paul Steele is the founder and lead guide of BaldHiker. A veteran of the British Army, he channels his extensive experience in leadership, navigation, and outdoor safety into every adventure he creates. He started BaldHiker in 2010 to share his lifelong passion for the outdoors and now leads guided walks and wellbeing retreats across the UK and beyond. His mission is to help people discover the joy and restorative power of nature with confidence and a spirit of adventure.