Spiced Nigerian-Inspired Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A rich and hearty peanut stew combining sweet potatoes and warming spices, inspired by West African flavors. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (canned)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice, and 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.