West African Peanut Stew

Name: West African Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil (or neutral oil); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, grated; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, 1-in cubes; 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter; 1 can canned diced tomatoes; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A bold, deeply savory vegan stew of sweet potatoes and chickpeas simmered in a tomato and peanut butter broth with ginger, garlic, and warm spices. Serve over rice for a complete and filling meal.

45 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp coconut oil (or neutral oil)
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, grated
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, 1-in cubes
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1 can canned diced tomatoes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil (or neutral oil) in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp peeled, grated fresh ginger and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
3

Add 2 medium peeled, 1-in cubes sweet potatoes, 2 cans drained, rinsed chickpeas (15 oz), 1 can canned diced tomatoes, and 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4

Whisk 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter with a ladleful of the hot broth in a small bowl until smooth, then stir the mixture into the pot.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt. Squeeze in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6

Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

How do I know when West African Peanut Stew is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in West African Peanut Stew?

The entry for West African Peanut 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 West African Peanut 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 West African Peanut Stew uses 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Is West African Peanut Stew spicy?

Moderately. The heat in West African Peanut Stew comes from 1/4 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 West African Peanut Stew gluten-free?

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

Does West African Peanut Stew contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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