Description
This Hearty African Peanut Stew is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the nuttiness of peanuts with the sweetness of sweet potatoes and the earthiness of kale. Packed with protein and fiber, this vegan and gluten-free stew is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chopped kale or spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion until softened.
- Season: Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook until fragrant.
- Add ingredients: Mix in sweet potato, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until sweet potato is tender.
- Thicken: Whisk peanut butter with hot broth, then add to the pot.
- Finish: Stir in chickpeas and kale, simmer until greens wilt. Season and serve hot, garnished with peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
- This stew pairs well with rice, quinoa, or flatbread.
- For a thicker stew, mash some sweet potatoes.
- To increase spice, add more cayenne or fresh chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
