Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers

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Savory cassava cubes coated in a spicy peanut sauce and grilled to create a flavorful street food snack. This African-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cassava root, peeled and cubed, peanut butter, smooth, hot water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 African cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a medium pot of water to boil and add 2 cups peeled and cubed cassava root; cook for 15 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter with 1/4 cup hot water until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice to the peanut sauce until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Thread the cooked cassava cubes onto 8 wooden skewers evenly.
  5. Step 5: Brush each skewer with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, basting generously with the peanut sauce until the edges start to char and the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Serve the skewers warm with any remaining peanut sauce for dipping.

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