Description
This Hearty African Peanut Stew is a rich, comforting dish that blends creamy peanut butter with sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and fresh greens. Perfect for a nourishing vegetarian meal, it combines warm spices like cumin and paprika to create a flavorful one-pot stew that’s both filling and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Stew Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika to the pot. Stir well and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring the spices release their aroma.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and sauté for an additional 4 minutes, stirring to coat the pieces with the spices and onion mixture.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and the full-fat coconut milk. Stir to combine, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and let it cook until sweet potatoes are tender, around 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter thoroughly until it is fully combined into the stew, creating a creamy and rich texture.
- Add Greens: Add the fresh spinach or kale to the pot and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate the greens evenly.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot, ideally with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother stew or chunky peanut butter for added texture.
- Low-sodium vegetable broth helps control salt levels and manages flavor balance.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or collard greens for a variation in texture and nutrients.
- If preferred, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- This stew stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
