West African Sweet Potato Stew - Capital Area Food Bank
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West African Sweet Potato Stew

By cafb July 2, 2018

280 calories | 43g carbs | 10g fat (1.3g sat fat) | 10g protein | 487mg sodium | 8g fiber per serving

Serves 6 for $6.40

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans or Great Northern beans, with liquid

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spices and stir until fragrant.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Heat to boiling, then reduce to low.
  4. Cover and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Serve with brown rice.

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