African Sweet Potato Stew (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: African Sweet Potato Stew (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups); 2 cups chopped cabbage (see hint below); 3 garlic cloves, minced, up to 4; 18 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained and chopped; 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, wedges undrained or 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; 3/4 cup apple juice; 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot, up to 2; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, up to 1/2; 2 cups frozen cut green beans; 1/3 cup natural-style peanut butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cups chopped cabbage (see hint below)
3 garlic cloves, minced, up to 4
18 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained and chopped
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, wedges undrained or 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
3/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot, up to 2
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, up to 1/2
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1/3 cup natural-style peanut butter

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Mix in cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring, until cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, apple juice, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover.
6
Simmer until hot and bubbling, about 6 minutes.
7
Stir in green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in peanut butter until well blended and hot, about 1 minute.
9
Serve stew with crusty bread and a salad, or spoon it over rice or mashed potatoes.
10
HELPFUL HINT: To save time, use packaged cabbage slaw mix instead of chopping up a head of cabbage.
11
Per Serving: 261 Calories; 8g Protein; 9g Fat; 40g Carbohydrates; 0 Cholesterol; 425mg Sodium; 8g Fiber.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups), 2 cups chopped cabbage (see hint below), 3 garlic cloves, minced, up to 4, and more.

Yes, African Sweet Potato Stew (Vegetarian) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Sweet Potato Stew (Vegetarian)

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Variations & substitutions

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