Cassava and Vegetable Stew with Groundnut Paste
Hearty stew featuring cassava root, mixed vegetables, and a rich groundnut sauce. This East African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs cassava root, mixed vegetables, groundnut paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cassava root
- 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup groundnut paste
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice cassava root into 1/2-inch cubes; rinse under cold water to remove starch.
- Step 2: In a pot, combine cassava, mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until cassava is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 4: Stir in groundnut paste and coconut milk, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and serve hot with extra coconut milk drizzled on top.
