African Sweet Potato Stew

Name: African Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 405 min
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 cups water; 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 0.25 cup peanut butter; 1 (15 ounce) can sliced green beans, drained

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I came across an African sweet potato stew recipe a few years ago, and adapted it to suit our taste. It is very flavorful and just a bit spicy - just right for cold days! This recipe makes a lot of stew, so it may be halved for a smaller portion, but also freezes very well.

Recipe by mamaluv

Updated on January 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups water
2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup peanut butter
1 (15 ounce) can sliced green beans, drained

Directions

Place onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a large slow cooker. Pour in water and stir to combine. Mix in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter.
Set cooker to Medium-High, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened, about 6 hours. Stir in green beans, cover, and continue cooking until beans are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger for the fresh ginger if preferred.

If you like, coat 1 pound pork stew meat with flour and cook in a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat, drain, and add to the stew with the green beans (in step 2).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231	Calories
4g	Fat
43g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 569mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 16mg	81%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 744mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.