Groundnut Stew with Coconut Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Rich and creamy Nigerian Groundnut Stew infused with coconut milk for a velvety texture and a punch of tropical flavor. This Nigerian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs groundnuts, onion, garlic 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 cup, roasted and ground groundnuts
• 1, chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2, chopped tomato
• 3 cups stock
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• additional stock (as needed)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a heavy pot, sauté onion and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Stir in groundnuts, stock, coconut milk, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until stew thickens and flavors meld. Adjust consistency with additional stock if needed.
4. Step 4: Serve hot, optionally with boiled plantains or bread.