Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style)
Make Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style), a West African dinner recipe with olive oil or vegetable oil, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced. It has about 1 hour 20 min, about 580 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style) is a West African dinner recipe that takes about 1 hour 20 min, makes 6 servings, has about 580 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonHearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style) ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 5 oz baby spinach or chopped collard greens
- 1 15-oz can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- for serving cooked rice
How to make Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style)
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the 1 chopped yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the 28-oz can of undrained diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the 2 cubed sweet potatoes, 2 sliced carrots, and 4 cups vegetable broth to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
- While the stew simmers, in a separate bowl, whisk together the 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter with about 0.5 cup of the warm stew broth until smooth and no lumps remain. This creates a slurry that will prevent the peanut butter from clumping in the stew.
- Stir the peanut butter mixture back into the simmering stew. Add the 5 oz baby spinach or chopped collard greens and 1 can cooked chickpeas.
- Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the stew to thicken slightly and the spinach to wilt completely. Stir frequently to prevent sticking on the bottom.
- Season the stew with 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes if you desire a bit of heat. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve the hearty African Peanut Stew hot over cooked rice. Garnish with additional chopped peanuts or cilantro, if desired.
Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style) FAQ
How do I make Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style)?
Make Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style) by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style)?
The main ingredients include olive oil or vegetable oil, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, diced tomatoes, undrained. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style) take?
This recipe takes about 1 hour 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Hearty African Peanut Stew (Mafe Style)?
Recipe Genius estimates about 580 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.