African Sweet Potato Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable broth2 cups water2 small sweet potatoes, cubed1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 - 1 1/2 cups green beans, chopped1/2 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup red peppers, chopped2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon cumin1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon coriander1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger rootsmall bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
Directions
1. Combine water, broth, peanut butter, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

2. Add onions, and simmer 2-3 minutes. Then add sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Simmer another 10 minutes.

3. Add green beans and simmer 5-7 minutes.

4. Add peppers and simmer another 5-7 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes and simmer another 5-7 minutes.

6. Add cilantro, simmer until wilted. Serve warm.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings of about 10-12 oz each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRENCHIFAL.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 222.6
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 558.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g

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