African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

This hearty african sweet potato and peanut stew combines the rich flavors of sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and spices for a comforting dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this stew is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a great option for any meal. Serve it with rice or bread to soak up the delicious sauce!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include coconut milk, cumin, sweet potatoes, coriander.
• Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 600 g sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 20 g ginger (minced)
• 100 g peanut butter (smooth)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 150 g onion (chopped)
• 150 g spinach (fresh)
• 500 ml vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the sweet potatoes with the spices.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated, then add the fresh spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
7. Serve the stew hot, garnished with additional peanuts if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 10 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 44 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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