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West African Peanut Stew Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: West African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the bell pepper and sweet potato, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, peanut butter, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Serve the stew garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

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Peanut Stew
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