Spiced African Groundnut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A hearty West African-inspired stew simmered with creamy peanut butter, tender sweet potatoes, and warming spices for a comforting vegetarian meal. This African-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened), Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, Onion, diced 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

• 1/2 cup Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 2 cups Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté 1 medium diced onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups diced sweet potatoes, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Whisk in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 1 tsp salt, stirring until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the stew is creamy.
6. Step 6: Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
7. Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.