African Sweet Potato And Peanut Stew Recipe

Name: African Sweet Potato And Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice; 14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock; salt; 15 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (chopped)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt
15 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (chopped)

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1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the sweet potatoes and stir to coat. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
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2. About 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the kidney beans and simmer until heated through.
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3. Place the peanut butter in a small bowl and blend in about 1/4 cup of the broth, stirring until smooth, then stir it into the stew. If a thicker consistency is desired, puree 1 cup of the stew in a blender or food processor and stir back into pot.
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4. Taste and adjust seasonings. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, African Sweet Potato And Peanut 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.

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African Sweet Potato And Peanut Stew

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