Slow-Simmered Senegalese Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A rich and hearty West African stew featuring tender sweet potatoes and creamy peanut butter simmered with tomatoes and spices. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 medium (about 500g), peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces sweet potatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) 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
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 500g) and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices and 3 cups vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 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. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the stew thickens and the flavors meld.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.