Soups
Peanut, Sweet-Potato & Collard Stew
Sweet potatoes and collard greens simmer in a savory tomato-peanut broth with chickpeas, ginger, and a little chili for a rich plant-based stew.
Inspired by West African-inspired peanut and vegetable stews
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Missing 13 ingredients
- • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- • 1/2 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter
- • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- • 4 cups thinly sliced collard greens, tough stems removed
- • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- • 2 tablespoons lime juice
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- 1 tablespoon neutral oilMissing
- 1 onion, dicedMissing
- 3 garlic cloves, mincedMissing
- 1 tablespoon grated gingerMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakesMissing
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubesMissing
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)Missing
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable brothMissing
- 1/2 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butterMissing
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsedMissing
- 4 cups thinly sliced collard greens, tough stems removedMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher saltMissing
- 2 tablespoons lime juiceMissing
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Recipe notes
Unsweetened peanut butter gives savory body without a sugary finish. This vegetable interpretation uses chickpeas and collards and does not claim to represent every regional peanut stew. Peanut allergy is a direct incompatibility as written; a substitute changes the dish's defining flavor.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate peanut stew promptly in shallow containers and use within 3–4 days. Reheat gently to steaming hot while stirring, adding water as needed; freeze individual portions up to 2 months.
Make-ahead tips
Cook the full stew a day before serving, letting the sweet potatoes stay just tender so reheating does not turn them to mash. Reserve the lime juice to brighten the reheated portion.
What to serve with it
- - Steamed rice
- - Cucumber lime salad
- - Warm flatbread
Equipment needed
- - Heavy soup pot
- - Small bowl and whisk
- - Sharp knife and cutting board
Difficulty explained
A simple simmer handles the vegetables; whisking peanut butter with warm broth before adding it avoids lumps and keeps the final texture smooth.
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Plant-based butter
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Diced tomatoes, lightly crushed
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Lemon juice
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Dropping a cold lump of peanut butter directly into the stew makes it difficult to disperse evenly.
- Boiling the thickened stew vigorously encourages scorching on the pot bottom; stir and keep a gentle simmer.
- Cutting sweet potatoes into tiny pieces makes them collapse before the collards finish cooking.
Nutrition Context
- Peanut butter supplies fat and plant protein, while chickpeas, greens, and sweet potatoes contribute carbohydrate and fiber.
- The rounded estimate includes the measured half cup of peanut butter across four portions; rice and flatbread served on the side are additional.
FAQ
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, if unsweetened. It leaves small peanut pieces in the broth instead of a completely smooth texture.
Is this suitable for peanut allergy?
No. Peanut butter is central to the recipe; choose a different personally safe stew rather than treating this version as allergy-compatible.
Can I use frozen collards?
Yes. Add thawed chopped collards and allow enough gentle simmering time for them to become tender.
Why does it thicken overnight?
Peanut butter and vegetable starch continue binding water. Loosen a reheated portion with water or broth.
Should I blend the sweet potatoes?
No. Keep them in cubes so the stew has varied textures; the peanut butter already thickens the broth.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Steamed rice; Cucumber lime salad; Warm flatbread. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.