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African Peanut Stew Recipe

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A hearty and comforting African Peanut Stew featuring sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach in a rich, creamy peanut butter broth, infused with warm spices and served with tangy pickled onions and warm naan or rice.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into large bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or more if needed)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy, unsalted, no sugar)
  • 6 ounces spinach (can substitute kale)
  • 1 lime, squeezed

To Serve

  • Naan bread (or whole grain rice)
  • Quick pickled red onions
  • Crushed toasted unsalted peanuts (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Make flavor base: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Then add grated garlic, grated ginger, cumin, and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add sweet potatoes and liquids: Add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes to the pot along with the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, drained chickpeas, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Add peanut butter: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated into the stew. Let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Add spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook just until they wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
  5. Serve: Serve the stew hot, topped with a small handful of crushed, toasted unsalted peanuts, a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice, and quick pickled red onions. Accompany with warm naan bread or whole grain rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter without added salt or sugar for best flavor and texture.
  • Spinach can be substituted with kale or other leafy greens as preferred.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the stew.
  • Vegetable broth quantity can be increased for a thinner stew consistency.
  • Pickled red onions add a nice tang but can be omitted if unavailable.

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