Peanut Stew (Ewedu) with Fried Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A traditional leafy green stew with peanuts, served with crispy fried rice for a satisfying Nigerian meal. This Nigerian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs ewedu leaves, peanuts, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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

• 200 g, chopped ewedu leaves
• 150 g, crushed peanuts
• 2 medium, diced onion
• 3 medium, chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, crushed pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 liters water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in 3 chopped tomatoes and 2 tbsp crushed pepper, cooking for 8 minutes until tomatoes soften.
2. Step 2: Add 200 g chopped ewedu leaves and 150 g crushed peanuts. Cook for 10 minutes until leaves are tender. Season with 1 tbsp salt and 1.5 liters water, simmering for 20 minutes until stew thickens.
3. Step 3: In a separate pot, bring 2 cups rice and 1.5 liters water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, fry 2 cups rice in batches for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: Serve stew in bowls, topped with fried rice and a sprinkle of salt.