Vegan African Peanut Stew

This Vegan African Peanut Stew is a rich, creamy dish with a deep peanut flavor, and velvety sweet potato texture. With chickpeas and greens for nutrients and freshness. This weeknight friendly dish is ready in 40 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine African

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 420

Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
4 Cloves Garlic minced
1 1" Piece Ginger grated
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Cayenne
1 ½ Pounds Sweet Potatoes (about 2 medium) peeled and cubed into ½" pieces
6 Cups Vegetable Broth
1 15 Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
¾ Cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter if unsalted, add another ¼ teaspoon of salt
1 Bunch Lacinato Kale or Collard Greens leaves de-stemmed and chopped into bite sized pieces
1 15 Ounce Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
To serve: peanuts, chopped parsley, rice, naan

Instructions

In a large pot or dutch oven, sauté the onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add a splash of vegetable broth if the onion starts to stick.
Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, cayenne, and pepper. Stir and cook 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes, broth, tomatoes, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Use the back of a spoon to mash some of the sweet potatoes against the side of the pot.
Add the kale and chickpeas. Cook 5 minutes more, until the kale is soft.
Remove from the heat and serve with a garnish of peanuts and chopped parsley.

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