African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew
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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 tsp. sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper1/4 teaspoon ground coriander2 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks2 (14.5) ounce cans chopped tomatoes2 (14.5) ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 pound green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 cup of peanuts (shelled and peeled – no skin on them).
Directions
Makes 8 servings

lace 1/3 cup water, onion, jalapenos, ginger and garlic in a large pot.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add cumin, cinnamon, salt, red pepper and coriander.
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, green beans, vegetable broth, and peanuts.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Enjoy eating it with friends and family and smile lots.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JEREMY_PATRICIA.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 357.1
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 918.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 65.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.9 g
  • Protein: 12.7 g

Member Reviews
  • LOSING4KEEPS
     Super delicious! In regards to quantity, it made 4-5 quarts of stew. The serving size used for the calculation must be 2 or even 2.5 cups. Really way more stew than needed for 2 people, but it tasted so good that the leftovers disappeared within a few days. I didn't even have to freeze any of it. - 12/13/08
  • ALDABATEUSE
     I would absolutely make this again! My thirteen-year-old brother who hates anything green and anything spicy, cleaned his plate and even served himself seconds. I served it with brown rice and it was incredibly filling. I added two tbsps of peanut butter, which helped bring out the peanut taste. - 1/10/09
  • PFLEEG
     Delicious and perfect prepared per the recipe in my opinion! - 10/20/09
  • MYNAMEGOESHERE
     This is very tasty stew. Personally, I think it could be a little spicier, so next time I will up the heat level a bit.
    I will definitely make this again. - 7/25/09
  • IMFREE27
     hi, how much is 1 serving, is it 1 or 2 cups? - 9/22/08
  • THEOTHERHALF
     Fantastic - nutritious and tastes delicious at the same time. - 6/10/08
  • PRISS1000
     This is delicious! - 5/6/08
  • RHIANNON_
     This is a great hearty stew, wonderful balance of flavours.
    I didn't have fresh jalaenpos so I used red and green chillis. It was a tasty spicey as opposed to hot.
    My dad who doesnt approve of non-plain foods, cleaned his plate.
    I don't think there is a better recommedation than that!
    - 5/4/08
  • PAMMYLBEAR
     The peanuts are worth the fat content. Even my hubs liked this - and he's not an adventurous eater! - 2/9/18
  • SANDYTRAILS
     Everyone loved it! I did add 1/4 natural chunky PB to give the sauce some body (and a little extra PB flavor). - 10/17/12
  • BEECHNUT13
     My 2 year old, my vegan friend, and my family ALL loved it! Subbed 8oz of Porter and 4oz water for the veggie broth. Cooked spices and onion in pan and then put in the slow cooker with other ingredients and cooked on high for 6 hours - still turned out amazing! We will be making this again. - 5/4/12
  • SONICB
     10 out of 5 stars! I used 1/4 cup of peanut butter + 1/6 c shelled peanuts. Made this in the slowcooker overnight (~6 hours on low). - 9/27/11
  • LOVESSWIMMING
     Great1 - 3/3/11
  • MOMMYNURSE
     Really liked it, very different. Very filling! Interesting combo of flavors. My 10 yr old liked it, but picky 12 yr old and hubby wouldn't even try it. I halved the recipe and it still made PLENTY! I've been eating on it everyday and will take it to work for lunch. - 2/1/11
  • ANNROBERTS54
     I made this last night and we just loved it. I did start out by adding chicken but stuck to all the recommended spices and veggies. Also, instead of adding the peanuts, which i did not have, I used PB2, which is a defatted peanut powder. This allowed me to use it as a thickener and for taste - 1/13/11
  • SYLPHINPROGRESS
     Sounds colossally wonderful. The sodium content is way too. I'll use dried chickpeas (soaked and cooked in advance, of course) and tomatoes canned without added salt. - 1/12/11
  • AHARVEY123
     I made a version of this that is out of this world! Didn't have coriander, left out the peanuts and subbed kale for green beans. Oh and I added a can of coconut milk...yum! - 1/11/11
  • GRACEFULTURTLES
     Was very tasty! I realized too late that I was out of chickpeas so I substituted yellow lentils and it was wonderful! I also used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. I blended 4 and chopped two (for the chunks!). Wonderful spice blend! - 7/28/10
  • COOLHEELS
     This was awesome! I made this in a crockpot and the quantity of food was HUGE! We mostly like leftovers but I might cut this in half next time since I just cook for me and my husband. - 8/26/08
  • K_RIDER
     I didn't have the beans or peppers but played with some spices and it was delish! - 5/9/08



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