Senegalese Tomato and Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A comforting West African stew combining rich tomato sauce with creamy peanut butter and tender sweet potatoes, seasoned with smoky spices. This African-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, yellow onions, plum tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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

• 2 medium, peeled and cubed (1-inch) sweet potatoes
• 2 medium, chopped yellow onions
• 5 large, chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp optional red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 chopped medium yellow onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 5 chopped large plum tomatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional). Cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.
3. Step 3: Add 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes and pour in 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter until fully incorporated and the stew is creamy. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the stew, and serve warm with fluffy white rice or flatbread.