SENEGALESE SWEET POTATO, RICE AND BEANS STEW

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Posted by Geri on www.ivu.org, posting for ZWT 7, Africa. I am cutting the recipe down as the original serves 17!!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 large onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup black-eyed peas (pre-soaked)
2 carrots, well-chopped
1 yam, well-chopped
2 1/2 cups rice
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper

Steps:

  • In one big pot or vat, saute chopped garlic and onions.
  • When translucent, add tomato paste and mix it in thoroughly.
  • Then add water (about 5 cups)- when it boils add vegetable bouillion cube, beans, carrots and yams, pepper, hot pepper and salt.
  • Boil until beans are tender.
  • Then add rice.
  • Boil 10 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Don't stir until the very end.
  • You may need to add some more water.
  • If it is too watery, boil it uncovered some more.

Adam Chandler
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, rice, and beans.


Curtis Soagai
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This stew was a disappointment. The flavors didn't meld well together and the texture was mushy.


Zaineb Idrees
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Farhan Khan Pathan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes were a nice touch.


Prince Hamal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Ameria Winters
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This stew was delicious! The sweet potatoes and beans were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tahir Mukhtar (Selfish)
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Fardin Behrooz
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Victior Vincent
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This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used canned beans and rice to save time, and it still turned out great. I served it with a side of naan bread and it was the perfect meal.


Indominus SS
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The sweetness of the potatoes balanced out the spiciness of the stew perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bzunesh Abebe
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This Senegalese stew was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet potatoes, rice, and beans was hearty and flavorful, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I especially loved the creamy texture of the sweet potatoes.