Peanut-Okra Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender okra and sweet potatoes simmered in a rich peanut sauce with warming spices. This quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Okra, Sweet potatoes, Peanut butter 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced (1/2-inch thick) Okra
• 1 cup diced (1/2-inch cubes) Sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp Peanut butter
• 1 cup diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced Onion
• 2 cloves minced Garlic
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 cup sliced okra, 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup diced tomatoes, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and okra is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.