AFRICAN SWEET POTATO STEW

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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.

Provided by mamaluv

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 6h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 568.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Malik Abubker
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I thought this was just okay.


Raja Zohaib
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This was a great dish to make on a weeknight. It was easy to throw together and it was really flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions. I also really liked the addition of the chickpeas. I served the stew with s


Sarma ayush
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really flavorful and had a good combination of textures. I especially liked the sweet potatoes. I served the stew with some


sajon ahmed
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I'm a college student and I'm on a very tight budget. This dish was really affordable and it made a lot of food. I used a can of black beansas well as a can of chickpeas to add some extra protein. I served t


Sheryl Reeves
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This was a really flavorful and satisfying dish. I loved the combination of sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions. I also really liked the addition of the chickpeas. I served the stew with some whole-wheat dinner rolls and it was the perf


bimaljhendi123 MR
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I'm a vegetarian and I really enjoyed this dish. I used a can of black beansas well as a can of chickpeas to add some extra protein. I served the stew over some whole-wheat pasta and it was the perfect meal. I will defini


Benny Chenchiah
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This dish was delicious! I did add a little bit of extra spice, but other than that, I followed the recipe exactly. I served the stew with some whole-wheat dinner rolls and it was the perfect meal. My whole family asked for second h


Hamza Ranjha
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I'm a pretty good cook, but I'm no pro. This recipe was really easy to follow and my sweet potato stew turned out amazing! My whole family loved it and I'll definitely be making this dish on my meal plan more often.


Abdikadir Abdi
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This was a really good budget friendly dish, and really easy to make! I live alone so I halved the recipe and it came out to about $6 worth of food. I used brown rice instead of white just because I had some on hand, and it turned out really well.


Lucy Pickering
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This sweet potato stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's packed with flavor and healthy veggies, and it's so easy to make. I used a can of black beansas well as a can of chickpeas to add some e