West African Peanut Stew
Rich, spicy vegetable stew with creamy peanut sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté the aromaticsHeat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped jalapeño, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add vegetables and spicesAdd the diced sweet potato and red bell pepper to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste and spices (cumin, coriander, and cayenne). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the tomato paste from burning.
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Build the base of the stewPour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
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Incorporate the peanut butterIn a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter with 1 cup of the hot broth from the pot until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pot and stir well to combine. This technique prevents the peanut butter from clumping.
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Simmer and thickenAllow the stew to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The stew will thicken as it cooks. If it becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
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Add greens and finishStir in the chopped collard greens or kale. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutritional Information
385
Calories
per serving
12
Protein
g per serving
35
Carbohydrates
g per serving
22
Total Fat
g per serving
4
Saturated Fat
g per serving
7
Fiber
g per serving
12
Sugar
g per serving
620
Sodium
mg per serving
45
Vitamin C
% daily value
3.5
Iron
mg per serving
West African Peanut Stew is Also Known As
Maafe, Groundnut Stew, Domoda, Tigadegena or African Peanut Soup
