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West African Peanut Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with peanut butter, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine West African
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute.
  • Add the sweet potato, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
  • Add the chickpeas and kale or spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the greens are wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Notes:

This stew is perfect for a cozy dinner. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Gluten-Free, Peanut Stew, Vegan
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