The first time I made this stew was about 3 years ago. This recipe, while really unique and unusual to me at the time, sounded extremely satisfying and nutritious! I’m all down to try new types of cuisine, so I thought why not give African cuisine a shot! And now I’m so happy that I did! While at first glance, it might sound weird to add peanut butter to soup, I think you will be pleasantly surprised… it adds so much complexity and creaminess that you will be sad you never thought of this before.

Not only is this stew delicious, it is also packed with good-for-you ingredients such as ginger, sweet potatoes, and spinach (just to name a few!). If you like funky and unique flavors, you have to try this stew.  Time to start chopping!

Thank you Mrs. Breakfast with Nick for the recipe inspiration!

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African Peanut Stew

This African Peanut Stew recipe is nutritious, delicious, and oh so satisfying! 

Course Dinner

Cuisine African

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 onion Chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 cup carrots chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger minced
• 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
• 1 tbs yellow curry powder
• 1 tbs ground coriander
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 quart crushed tomatoes
• 2 lbs white sweet potatoes
• 1 quart stock (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 shredded chicken breasts (optional)
• 5 oz fresh baby spinach
• 1 bunch chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Sauté the onion, green pepper, carrots and celery with olive oil until soft (about 5-6 minutes)

2. Add the minced ginger, garlic, curry, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper. Sit and sauté another 3-4 minutes. 

3. Add the tomatoes and bay leaf. Cook for another 3 minutes.

4. Add the broth and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8 minutes. 

5. Stir in the peanut butter and chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. 

6. Stir in the spinach and cilantro. It will look like there is too much spinach but it will quickly wilt and reduce in size. 

7. Serve with goat cheese or sour cream on top. 

Recipe Notes

You can make this recipe vegan/vegetarian by using vegetable broth and by omitting the chicken.