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African Sweet Potato Stew

Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

With tomatoes, sweet potatoes & kale, plus peanut butter and a little spice, this African Sweet Potato Stew delivers flavor & nutrition!
Author: Inger
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine African
Servings 6
Calories 448 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or garlic-pressed
  • 3-4 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed, about 3 sweet potatoes
  • 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon curry
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 cup peanuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, coarsely chopped
  • hot sauce optional, to taste, if desired
  • cilantro to garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño and sweet potato cubes. Saute until vegetables are just starting to caramelize.  Stir in the spices.
  • Add tomatoes, coconut milk, water, and peanuts and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5-10 minutes to blend flavors and ensure that sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Remove some of the hot broth to a spearate bowl and dissolve the peanut butter in it. Stir back into the soup.
  • Chop kale or spinach, then add to the stew. Taste and add hot sauce if you’d like some additional heat.
  • Garnish with cilantro to serve (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 11gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 543mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10368IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 4mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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