One-Pot African Peanut Stew
Delicious and hearty One-Pot African Peanut Stew packed with flavor and nutrition.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional, see notes
- 2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped about 2 cups
- 1 jalapeno, cored and finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced about 2 tablespoons
- 2 inches knob ginger, peeled and minced or grated about 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne optional
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes about 2 cups
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter ingredients should be just roasted peanuts and salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
Garnishes
- fresh cilantro
- cooked rice
- lime juice
- crushed roasted peanuts for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt and cook for 3 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the garlic, jalapeño, ginger, cumin and cayenne then stir together and cook for 3 minutes more.
Notes
To make without oil: toast the cumin and cayenne in a large pot over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Add the water with the onion, garlic, jalapeño and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, peanut butter, broth and sweet potato then bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the collard greens, stir, then cover and cook for another 15 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for several months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 792mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2137IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
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