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African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew

A flavorful African Peanut Stew with eggplant, sweet potatoes, and peanuts, perfect for fall. It's vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with taste from spicy harissa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course stew
Cuisine african
Servings 12 servings
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Spices

  • ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 2 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 medium green chili pepper minced

Vegetables

  • 2 lbs eggplants preferably tender varieties like Japanese or Chinese
  • 1 large sweet potato diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes pureed

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3-4 tablespoon harissa
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep Instructions

  • Place the fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a blender bowl or spice grinder.
  • Blend the spices into a powder.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until they're soft.
  • Add the ginger and minced peppers, stir to mix.
  • Add the powdered spices and mix.
  • Stir in the tomato puree and tomato paste. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add paprika and peanut butter and mix them in.
  • Add all the vegetables and peanuts along with 3 cups of vegetable broth or water. Mix and bring the stew to a boil. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Finally, stir in the harissa to taste.
  • Garnish with cilantro, if using, and serve hot.

Notes

This stew can be stored in the fridge for up to three days and frozen for up to three months. Thaw and reheat over the stove until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 487mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4530IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword African Peanut Stew, comfort food, Fall Recipe, Gluten Free Stew, Vegan Stew
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