West African Peanut Stew

West African Peanut Stew is a popular dish in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. It is often enjoyed with a side of rice or crusty bread.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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West African Peanut Stew

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: West African Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece grated Ginger
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 2 peeled and cubed Sweet potato
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) Crushed tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 can (15 oz) Black-eyed peas
• for garnish chopped Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until softened.
2. Add the red bell pepper and sweet potato, and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Add the black-eyed peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 15g30%

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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.