Groundnut and Plantain Stew
A creamy, earthy stew blending roasted groundnut paste with tender plantain and mixed vegetables in a savory broth. This Nigerian-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs plantain, groundnut paste, vegetable broth 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 large, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick plantain
- 1/4 cup (peanut butter) groundnut paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup (carrots, peas, corn) mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add sliced red bell pepper and mixed vegetables, cooking 3 minutes until softened. Stir in groundnut paste and cook 2 minutes, constantly stirring to prevent lumps.
- Step 3: Pour in vegetable broth and thyme, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Add plantain slices and simmer 15 minutes until tender. Season with salt to taste.
