Slow-Cooked African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A rich and hearty African-inspired stew combining sweet potatoes and creamy peanut butter with warm spices for a comforting meal. This West African-inspired New Year's recipe (vegan), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (about 500g), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook while stirring for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes and 4 cups vegetable broth, then add 2 medium diced sweet potatoes (about 500g).
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1/3 cup natural peanut butter until well combined and simmer another 5 minutes to thicken.
8. Step 8: Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.