Indigenous Vegetable Potjie with Maize and Beans

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A vibrant stew of heritage vegetables slow-cooked with creamy maize and earthy beans, honoring South Africa's living food traditions. This South African-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Sweet potato, Butternut squash, Carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 South African cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a potjie pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 50g diced yellow onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 150g diced sweet potato, 150g diced butternut squash, and 50g diced carrot. Cook for 5 minutes until edges start to brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 100g trimmed green beans, 425g drained cannellini beans, 150g diced tomatoes, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Pour in 480ml vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  5. Step 5: Add 150g corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve hot with steamed millet or sorghum.

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