Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

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A hearty and warming stew featuring sweet potatoes and a rich peanut butter base, slow-roasted to develop deep, comforting flavors. This african-inspired vegan (vegetarian) ready in about 85 minutes pairs olive oil, large onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 African cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes and 1 cup sliced carrots, cooking for 4 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
  3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; stir thoroughly until peanut butter is fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop, then cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Slow-roast for 1 hour, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the stew is thickened.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and stir in 2 cups chopped kale until wilted, about 3 minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 85 minutes (15 min prep + 70 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Slow-Roasted African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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