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African-Inspired Peanut and Sweetpotato Stew

This African-Inspired Peanut and Sweetpotato Stew is a hearty, flavor-packed dish made with tender sweetpotatoes, creamy peanut butter, warm spices, and leafy greens. Rich, comforting, and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Recipe Developed by Caroline Thomason

Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Calories 2547 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1½ lbs sweetpotatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 can 14 oz coconut milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 3 cups leafy greens kale, collards, or spinach, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro to garnish
  • Chopped roasted peanuts to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin,
  • smoked paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until
  • fragrant.
  • Add Sweetpotatoes and Tomatoes: Add the diced sweetpotatoes and canned
  • tomatoes to the pot. Stir well to coat the sweetpotatoes in the aromatic mixture.
  • Simmer the Base: Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to
  • low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweetpotatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the Peanut Butter: Whisk the peanut butter into the stew until fully incorporated.
  • If using, add the coconut milk for extra creaminess. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the Greens: Stir in the leafy greens and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Taste
  • and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a pinch more cayenne if desired.
  • Finish with Lime: Stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  • Serve and Garnish: Ladle the stew into bowls and top with chopped roasted peanuts
  • and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with crusty bread, rice, or flatbread for a complete
  • meal.
  • Tips for Success: For a thicker consistency, mash some of the sweetpotatoes with a fork or
  • potato masher.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 2547kcalCarbohydrates: 220gProtein: 79gFat: 165gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 36gMonounsaturated Fat: 88gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 5012mgPotassium: 4454mgFiber: 36gSugar: 65gVitamin A: 99130IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 458mgIron: 13mgNet Carbohydrates: 183g