Spiced Cameroon Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A rich and hearty West African-inspired stew featuring creamy peanut butter and tender sweet potatoes simmered with aromatic spices. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, natural peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 35 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 large, finely chopped onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 cups vegetable broth
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 3: Add 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp smoked paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Step 4: Add 2 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes along with 1 cup crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Step 6: Whisk in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter until the stew is creamy and well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7: Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the sweet potatoes.
Step 8: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.