African Stew

Peanuts are an important part of many African cuisines. Combined with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and kale, they give this stew a power punch of nutrients and great flavor. Serve with rice or bread and a salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 4 cups vegetable stock, divided
• 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained
• 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining stock, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the stew. Simmer until sweet potatoes and rice are tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Combine peanut butter with 1/2 cup of the liquid from the stew. Stir into a smooth paste.

Step 3

Add the peanut butter mixture and kale to the stew. Cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce.