Vegan West African Peanut Stew By The Simple Veganista
West African Peanut Stew – Made in one pot this easy vegan soup recipe is a warm and comforting meal that’s quick and healthy. It’s well-balanced, full of vitamins and minerals and gluten-free with an option to be oil-free!
Peanut stew is a staple food of Western Africa. The actual African name of this insanely tasty stew is “Groundnut Stew”. It’s thick, rich and flavorful with lots of spiciness – but you decide how hot you want to make it. There are numerous versions of groundnut stew recipes across Africa that vary with meats, vegetables and spices.
1 large onion, diced
56 cloves garlic, minced
23 tablespoons ginger, grated
12 chili peppers (jalapeno, serrano, scotch bonnet or habanero peppers), diced
23 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 can (15oz.) diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water (or combo)
5 oz fresh spinach, chopped if not using baby spinach
2 small lemons, juice of
mineral salt & pepper, to taste
To Serve
fresh cilantro, chopped
peanuts, crushed or whole
dash of hot sauce (sriracha, franks hot sauce or red pepper flakes), optional
grain of choice (rice, quinoa or couscous), optional
Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
56 cloves garlic, minced
23 tablespoons ginger, grated
12 chili peppers (jalapeno, serrano, scotch bonnet or habanero peppers), diced
23 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 can (15oz.) diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water (or combo)
5 oz fresh spinach, chopped if not using baby spinach
2 small lemons, juice of
mineral salt & pepper, to taste
To Serve
fresh cilantro, chopped
peanuts, crushed or whole
dash of hot sauce (sriracha, franks hot sauce or red pepper flakes), optional
grain of choice (rice, quinoa or couscous), optional
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