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African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew
Servings 4
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
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May 24, 2025

African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew

510 Calories
17 g Proteins
49 g Carbs
26 g Fats

A rich and hearty West African-inspired stew made with sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and warming spices. Naturally creamy, slightly spicy, and packed with plant-based nutrients, comfort food with a global twist.

Ingredients
1
tbsp
Avocado oil
1
Onion
chopped
3
Cloves garlic
minced
1
tbsp
Ginger
grated
400
g
Sweet potato
diced
1
Red bell pepper
chopped
1
tbsp
Cumin
1
tbsp
Smoked Paprika
1
can
Canned tomatoes
diced
750
ml
Vegetable broth
4
tbsp
Natural peanut butter
100
g
Kale
chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Cooked quinoa
Tips & Variations
Fiesta Booster!
These additions enhance depth, balance heat, and add signature Veggie Fiesta richness.
1 tbsp tahini – adds creamy, nutty depth
Juice of ½ lime – brightens and balances the richness
Toasted crushed peanuts – for crunch and contrast
Booster? What's that?
It’s our secret weapon: a sprinkle of flavor, crunch or color that takes your meal from good to unforgettable
Tips & Variations
  • Add black beans for extra protein
  • Make it creamy: blend half the stew and mix it back in
  • Swap kale for spinach or collard greens
  • Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and ginger.
Step 2
Stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, cumin, paprika, chili flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Step 4
Stir in peanut butter and kale. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Add flavor boosters if using.
Step 5
Season to taste and serve with rice or quinoa, topped with crushed peanuts and lime juice.
Where to buy ingredients from around the world
Avocado oil

Avocado oil

Onion

Onion

Cloves garlic

Cloves garlic

Ginger

Ginger

Sweet potato

Sweet potato

Red bell pepper

Red bell pepper

Cumin

Cumin

Smoked Paprika

Smoked Paprika

Canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes

Vegetable broth

Vegetable broth

Natural peanut butter

Natural peanut butter

Kale

Kale

Salt & pepper to taste

Salt & pepper to taste

Cooked quinoa

Cooked quinoa

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