Spicy West African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A hearty, creamy peanut stew featuring tender sweet potatoes and a rich, spiced tomato base, inspired by West African flavors. This african-inspired african (vegetarian, gluten free) ready in about 50 minutes pairs large, diced onion, minced garlic cloves, fresh, grated ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 4, for serving lime wedges

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 translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 peeled and diced medium sweet potatoes, 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring stew to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened slightly.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the stew.