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One-Pot African Peanut Stew

One-Pot African Peanut Stew

This One-Pot African Peanut Stew is a hearty, comforting dish that combines sweet potatoes, collard greens, and flavorful spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional, see notes
  • 2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped about 1 onion
  • 1 jalapeno, cored and finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 inches ginger, peeled and minced or grated about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced about 2 cups, into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter ingredients should be just roasted peanuts and salt
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • cooked rice for serving
  • lime juice for serving
  • crushed roasted peanuts for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt and cook for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, jalapeño, ginger, cumin and cayenne then stir together and cook for 3 minutes more.
  • To the pot, add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the diced sweet potato, creamy peanut butter, vegetable broth and water. Stir together then bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, stir, then cover and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, until greens are wilted and sweet potato is tender.
  • Using the back of the spoon, mash some of the sweet potato to help thicken the broth. Boil uncovered for 5 minutes more. Serve warm with rice and garnish with cilantro, peanuts, and lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for several months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 792mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2137IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy dinner, One Pot Meal, peanut stew, sweet potato recipe, vegan stew
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