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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew?

The entry for Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew uses 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Is Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew comes from 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 16 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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