Tunisian Yam And Red Bean Stew (Slow Cooker Version

Name: Tunisian Yam And Red Bean Stew (Slow Cooker Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup small dried red beans (or 1 can small red beans); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large red bell peppers, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 lbs yams, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water; 1 large tomatoes, diced or (14 ounce) can diced low-sodium tomatoes; 1 -3 jalapeno pepper, minced (adjust this to your preference); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 cup small dried red beans (or 1 can small red beans)
1 large onion, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 lbs yams, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
1 large tomatoes, diced or (14 ounce) can diced low-sodium tomatoes
1 -3 jalapeno pepper, minced (adjust this to your preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
The night before you plan to make this stew, soak beans in water to cover. (Skip this step if using canned beans).
2
To assemble the stew in your crock pot, combine onion, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, yams, stock, tomatoes, jalapenos, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir till well combined. Add the beans after they've soaked overnight. Give it a good stir before you set it cooking.
3
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, till the yams and beans are tender.
4
Before serving, ladle a little of the juices into a bowl; mix in peanut butter and stir till well combined. Return peanut butter mixture to crock and stir till well combined.
5
Top each serving with 1/2 T. dry roasted peanuts and a squeeze of lime juice.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup small dried red beans (or 1 can small red beans), 1 large onion, chopped, 2 large red bell peppers, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Yam And Red Bean Stew (Slow Cooker Version) 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!

Tunisian Yam And Red Bean Stew (Slow Cooker Version)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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