African Stew Recipe

Name: African Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 4 cups vegetable stock, divided; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes; 1 cup chickpeas, drained; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
4 cups vegetable stock, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 cup chickpeas, drained
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining stock, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the stew. Simmer until sweet potatoes and rice are tender, about 45 minutes.
2
Combine peanut butter with 1/2 cup of the liquid from the stew. Stir into a smooth paste.
3
Add the peanut butter mixture and kale to the stew. Cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed, 4 cups vegetable stock, divided, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, African Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Stew

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