Dinner

West African Groundnut Stew is for Dinner.

West African Groundnut Stew takes several minutes to prepare.

West African Groundnut Stew takes several minutes to cook.

West African Groundnut Stew makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for West African Groundnut Stew are:

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
3 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
4 cups chopped onions
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 cups peeled and cubed eggplant
¼ to ½ cup vegetable stock or water
1 cup chopped zucchini or yellow summer squash
2 green peppers, coarsely chopped
2 cups tomato juice
½ cup crunchy peanut butter

Here is how you make West African Groundnut Stew:

Makes 6 ServingsSteam or boil the sweet potato cubes until just tender.Meanwhile, sauté the garlic, ginger, and spices in oil for one minute. Add the onions and cook until they begin to soften. Add the tomatoes, eggplant and a small amount of vegetable stock or water and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini and peppers and continue to simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.Drain the sweet potatoes and add them to the stew along with the tomato juice and peanut butter. Stir well. Simmer on very low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.Serve on rice, couscous or millet. Variations:Substitute 3 cups of chopped green cabbage, and 1 ½ to 2 cups chopped okra for the eggplant, and add 1 cup of apple or apricot juice and some chopped fresh cilantro leaf.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEEKYME.

The nutritional information for West African Groundnut Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 307.0

• Total Fat: 16.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 208.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
• Protein: 9.4 g

The dietary needs meet for West African Groundnut Stew is Vegan