African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

 

African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 glove clove garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh minced ginger
  • 1/2 tsp red chili pepper
  • 200 g diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
  • 1/2 can kidney or black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup peas (frozen)
  • 1 cup spinach
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes
  3. Add the garlic, ginger and chili and cook for about 5 minutes to soften
  4. Add the tomatoes and the peanut butter, stirring it in until smooth
  5. Stir in the broth and sweet potatoes
  6. Cover the pan and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes
  7. Add the black beans, peas, spinach
  8. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy