Tanzanian Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A hearty vegan stew combining sweet potatoes, peanuts, and warming spices, reflecting the rich cultural flavors of Tanzania. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices and release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb diced sweet potatoes, 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, and 3 cups vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Whisk 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter with a few tablespoons of the hot stew liquid until smooth, then stir back into the pot. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until the stew thickens slightly. Season with 1 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. This stew pairs well with rice or flatbread.