West African Peanut Stew

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A hearty African peanut stew that's super easy to make and great for peanut butter lovers. It can be made vegetarian or with chicken. In a pinch, feel free to use vegetable or corn oil for peanut oil, powdered ginger for fresh, water for stock, etc.

Submitted by km1312
Updated on November 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 1 red onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound chicken, cut into chunks (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 3 small sweet potatoes, cut into chunks

  • 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid

  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter

  • ¼ pound collard greens, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Heat peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, ginger, and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken stock. Stir in sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and cook at a simmer for 15 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomatoes, peanut butter, and collard greens. Partially cover the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 20 more minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute roughly chopped kale for the collard greens if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

731 Calories
44g Fat
45g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 731
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1470mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 46g 91%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 1303mg 28%

* 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.

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