Spiced Nigerian Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

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

A rich and hearty Nigerian-inspired peanut stew featuring tender sweet potatoes and bold spices in a creamy peanut sauce. This African-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, peanut butter, onion 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 medium (about 500g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp ground coriander, stirring to coat the onion mixture and releasing the spices' aroma for 30 seconds.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices and 3 cups vegetable broth, then add 2 medium (about 500g) peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove 1/2 cup of the hot broth and whisk it together with 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter until smooth; then stir this mixture back into the stew.
6. Step 6: Simmer the stew for another 5 minutes until thickened and creamy, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.