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One-Pot African Peanut Stew

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This hearty One-Pot African Peanut Stew is rich, creamy, and packed with nutritious sweet potatoes, collard greens, and aromatic spices. Finished with peanut butter for depth and creaminess, it’s a comforting plant-based meal served best with rice and fresh garnishes.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 jalapeño, cored and finely chopped
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2-inch knob ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (1-lb) sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (just peanuts and salt)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • For Serving: Cooked rice, fresh cilantro, lime juice, crushed roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, ginger, cumin, and cayenne; cook 3 minutes more.
  2. Build Stew Base: Stir in tomato paste. Add sweet potato, peanut butter, vegetable broth, and water. Mix well, bring to a low boil, then reduce to a medium-low simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add Greens: Stir in collard greens, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes until greens are wilted and sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Thicken & Finish: Mash some sweet potatoes with the back of a spoon to thicken stew. Boil uncovered for 5 minutes more.
  5. Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve warm with rice, garnished with cilantro, roasted peanuts, and lime juice.

Notes

  • To make oil-free: Toast cumin and cayenne for 30 seconds in a dry pot. Add 1 cup water with onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes before proceeding with recipe.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for several months.
  • Adjust spice by adding more or less cayenne to taste.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: African
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/6 recipe)
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 792mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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