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African Peanut Stew

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African Peanut Stew is a delicious stew combining peanut butter, yams, tomatoes and curry powder for a hearty and earthy meal. What seems like an odd combination is actually perfect comfort food.

African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew is a hearty dish, packed with protein that is super nutritious and so delicious. Using natural peanut butter, tomatoes, yams and collards,  this combination sounds a bit strange. But the result of this medley is comforting and spectacular. The yams are chunky but taste creamy while the collards add a subtle bitterness and the tomatoes  and jalapenos add just the right freshness to the stew. The peanut butter and curry powder blend together for a warm, earthy base. Also, the jalapenos are seeded and diced so the heat is mild but may be increased if you prefer.

African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew is meant to be served with brown rice. If you prefer, you can also add the meat of one diced chicken breast, in place of one of the yams. Chock full of nutrients, this stew is true comfort food anytime of year.

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5 from 3 votes

African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew is hearty and earthy. A perfect comfort food with complex flavors and texture.
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 365
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups brown basmati rice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil or safflower oil
  • 2 yellow onions, rough diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, add seeds to increase heat
  • 2 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, jarred or canned chopped tomatoes, with juices
  • ⅓ cup smooth or chunky all-natural unsalted peanut butter
  • 2 sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch dice
  • 4 cups shredded green or red Swiss chard could substitute kale
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup unsalted raw peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions; cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-qt saucepan or stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add 2 onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 6 cloves of garlic, 3 jalapeños, 2 tablespoons curry powder and 1 Tablespoon ginger and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Stir in 4 cups broth, 2 cups chopped tomatoes and ⅓ cup peanut butter. Add 2 potatoes and 4 cups chard and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes and chard are tender, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with stew, ¼ cup cilantro and ¼ cup peanuts.
Nutrition Facts
African Peanut Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 365 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 632mg27%
Potassium 605mg17%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 9543IU191%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Clean Eating Magazine.

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Published on September 25, 2013

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  1. amy b says

    March 22, 2022 at 6:34 AM

    5 stars
    I was nervous the whole time while it was cooking but I followed the directions exactly and it turned out wonderful! My husband doesn’t like stew and soup very much but he stated, “Add this one to your book!” We will definitely be eating this more often.

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  2. kate harvey says

    March 22, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    5 stars
    I made this for a co-worker who is from West Africa. He loved it and deemed it very authentic! I made it pretty much as written except adding a little more greens and peanut butter. This recipe is the real deal! Delicious!

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  3. brandi b says

    March 22, 2022 at 6:28 AM

    5 stars
    Love this dish! I’ve always called it African Groundnut Stew. I like it much better this way with see potatoes in head of russet and we love to eat it over rice too

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  4. Amy says

    September 28, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Just curious about the tomatoes…it calls for boxed or jarred….is that similar to canned? How many cans would it take, if I used canned diced tomatoes?

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    • Sally says

      September 28, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Hi Amy, yes you can definitely use canned diced tomatoes. You could use one 15 oz. can of tomatoes.

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    I love how healthy this looks! I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegan foods in my diet and this fits the bill!

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    • Sally says

      September 26, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      We try to a vegan recipe once a week too, Kathy. This is one of our very favorites because it’s so hearty. We don’t miss the meat at all! I hope you try it. šŸ™‚

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  6. Leanne says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    looks and sounds so yummy!

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