West African Peanut Stew

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A hearty stew made with groundnuts, tomatoes, leafy greens, and spices, served with boiled yams or rice. This West African-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs groundnuts, tomatoes, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 West African cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  2. Step 2: Add minced garlic, chopped chili, and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 2 minutes until the onions are caramelized and the chili is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly collapsed.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup groundnuts and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 10 minutes until the groundnuts are softened and the mixture thickens.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 cups leafy greens and cook for 5 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve with boiled yams or rice.

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