West African · serves 2

Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

Peanut butter in a savoury stew. Sounds odd, works completely, and it's one pot.

40 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or ground roasted peanuts
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 2 onions, 6 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 cups stock
  • Coriander, lime

Method

  1. Soften the onions in oil 8 minutes, then garlic, ginger, cumin and chilli flakes.
  2. Tomatoes, cooked down 8 minutes till thick.
  3. Whisk the peanut butter with a cup of the hot stock in a separate bowl first, then add it. Dropping it straight in leaves lumps you'll never get out.
  4. Sweet potato, chickpeas and the rest of the stock. Simmer 20 minutes till tender.
  5. Spinach folded in for the last 3 minutes.
  6. Lime juice and coriander. Rice or bread.

Questions people ask about Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

How long does Sweet Potato Peanut Stew take?

About 40 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Sweet Potato Peanut Stew?

Whisk the peanut butter with a cup of the hot stock in a separate bowl first, then add it. Dropping it straight in leaves lumps you'll never get out.

What can I use instead of tomato in Sweet Potato Peanut Stew?

Use canned chopped tomatoes, roughly 1 can per 4 fresh. Add a pinch of sugar to offset the acidity.

Can I make Sweet Potato Peanut Stew ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Sweet Potato Peanut Stew vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Sweet Potato Peanut Stew?

Rice or bread. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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