Spicy African Stew Recipe

Name: Spicy African Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small potatoes; 3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths; 1 cup green beans, cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot; 6 scallions, green and white parts,cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths; 1 bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 -4 hot pepper, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 small cabbage, cut into 8 wedges; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; salt

Servings: persons

6 small potatoes
3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths
1 cup green beans, cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
6 scallions, green and white parts,cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths
1 bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 -4 hot pepper, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt

1
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with salted water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are almost tender.
3
Add the carrots and beans; boil 5 minutes.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
In a skillet, heat the oil and cook the garlic, ginger, scallions and peppers, stirring.
6
Gently mix in the potatoes, carrots and beans.
7
Top with the cabbage wedges and sprinkle with the turmeric.
8
Cover and let steam for a few minutes, being careful not to overcook the vegetables.
9
Stir gently and transfer to a serving dish.
10
Top with black pepper and salt.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 6 small potatoes, 3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths, 1 cup green beans, cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy African Stew

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