Vegan African Sweet Potato Stew

African sweet potato stew is a popular dish in many parts of Africa, where sweet potatoes are a staple food. It is known for its rich flavors and hearty texture, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Vegan African Sweet Potato Stew

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Stew Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 500 ml Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Peanut butter
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and carrots.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped vegetables, curry powder, cumin powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and lime juice until smooth. Stir the mixture into the stew.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 14g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.