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Sweet Potato, Red Lentil, and Peanut Stew

bowl of sweet potato stew topped with cilantro
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5 from 21 reviews

This Sweet Potato, Red Lentil, and Peanut Stew is healthy, hearty, and satisfying. It’s a perfect dinner dish – and you only need one pot to make it!

Ingredients

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  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 3–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free curry powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (reduce or omit for less spice)
  • 1 6-ounce (170 g) can tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup (85 g) natural peanut butter
  • 1 28-ounce (790 g) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups (309 g) dry red lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups (700 ml) vegetable broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: fresh cilantro and cooked brown rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot to medium heat and add a splash of water or neutral cooking oil. Add the onion to the pot and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and cayenne and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  2. Stir the tomato paste and peanut butter into the mixture; once dissolved, add the diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils have fully cooked.
  3. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro; serve warm. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week, or the freezer for up to two months.

Notes

To cook this in an Instant Pot: With the iPot in the sauté setting, add a splash of water to the pot with the ginger, garlic, and onion. Sauté until translucent, then add the Spices and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pot, seal it, and cook on Manual HIGH for 15-18 minutes.

Keywords: Sweet potato stew, sweet potato peanut stew, vegan peanut stew, west african peanut stew, red lentil stew, vegan peanut stew

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