Gambian Peanut Stew
This Vegan Gambian Peanut Stew is a wholesome, flavor-packed meal that blends hearty ingredients like white beans, sweet potatoes, and kale with aromatic spices and creamy peanut butter. It's a comforting yet healthy plant-based dinner that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large, deep nonstick pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil (1.5 tbsp), and once shimmering, add the onion (1 large) with a pinch of kosher salt (1.5 tsp). Cook until the onions are just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cloves (6 garlic), ginger (2 tbsp), and jalapeno (1.5). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- 2
Add the tomato paste (2 tbsp), ground cumin (1 tsp), coriander (1 tsp), cinnamon (0.25 tsp), cloves (0.25 tsp), remaining kosher salt (1.5 tsp), and a generous amount of [black pepper]. Stir frequently for 2 minutes, incorporating the tomato paste and spices into the onions. Add a few splashes of [water] to prevent drying out or burning.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable broth (4 cups), stirring with a spatula to scrape up any browned bits. Add the handful fresh thyme sprigs (1 small), sweet potato (1 pound), creamy peanut butter (0.5 cup), cannellini (1 can), and crushed tomatoes (1 can). Stir well to combine.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium-low to maintain a rapid simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the [sweet potato] is soft and tender, stirring occasionally.
- 5
(Optional) If a thicker, creamier stew is desired, use an immersion blender through half the stew (do not blend completely to retain texture). Add the kale (5 cups) and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until wilted. If desired, use a fork to smash the [sweet potato] to further thicken.
- 6
Stir in the lemon juice (1 tbsp) and cilantro (0.5 cup). Season to taste, adding more [kosher salt] as needed. Serve plain, or on top your favorite grain.
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