Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, 1-in cubes; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 4 cups curly kale, stems removed, torn; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A rich West African-inspired stew of tender sweet potatoes simmered in a spiced tomato-peanut broth with kale and chickpeas. Hearty and satisfying with just the right amount of heat.

50 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

West AfricanSoupStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberDairy-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, 1-in cubes
2 cans canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed
4 cups curly kale, stems removed, torn
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and toast for 30 seconds.
4

Add 2 lbs peeled, 1-in cubes sweet potatoes, 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5

Whisk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter with a ladleful of hot broth in a small bowl until smooth, then stir the mixture back into the pot.
6

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed chickpeas (15 oz) and 4 cups stems removed, torn curly kale. Simmer for 5 minutes until kale wilts and chickpeas are warmed through.
7

Season with 1 tsp salt and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

Questions

How long does Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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