Peanut Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew

lunch · dinner · West African-inspired

Peanut Sweet Potato & Chickpea Stew

A rich tomato-peanut stew with sweet potato, chickpeas, and greens.

42 min 6 servings Easy $13.26 recipe est. · $2.21/serving
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Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 1½ lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 15 oz chickpea, drained and rinsed
  • 14½ oz tomato
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cups peanut butter
  • 4 cups collard green, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Equipment

Large pot + Mixing bowl

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the sweet potato, chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.

  3. 3

    Whisk the peanut butter with 1 cup hot broth from the pot until smooth, then stir it back into the stew. Add the collards and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat to a simmer, stirring and adding water if needed.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, tree-nut-free, soy-free, sesame-free.

Contains peanut and milk. Packaged ingredients can vary, so check labels and cross-contact information.

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