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Cozy Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew

This vegan stew is a comforting and hearty dish featuring sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and peanut butter, making it the ideal easy meal for gatherings or cozy dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil (grapeseed or safflower)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes (1 large or 2 medium), peeled and diced
  • 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 23 cups chopped kale or collard greens (stems discarded)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Chopped peanuts, for garnish
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Hot sauce or chili flakes, to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add onion, carrots, and red bell pepper, cooking until soft.
  • Incorporate jalapeno, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, cooking until fragrant.
  • Add sweet potatoes and season with salt and pepper, stirring to coat.
  • Pour in coconut milk and water, bringing to a gentle boil, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Blend in peanut butter until smooth.
  • Fold in chopped kale, seasoning to taste, cooking until greens are tender.
  • Squeeze in lime juice before serving, ladle into bowls, and garnish.

Notes

Ensure vegetables are cut to similar sizes for even cooking.
Adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeno or chili flakes.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 21
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 0