Sweet Potato, Lentil & Peanut Stew

15 min prep • 35 min cook

Sweet Potato, Lentil & Peanut Stew

A rich, vegan-adaptable African stew using sweet potatoes, lentils, and peanut butter for a creamy, high-protein plant-based meal.

Nutrition per Serving

4 servings

293.5

Calories

12.81g

Protein

35.33g

Carbs

12.91g

Fat

7.01g

Fiber

17%

P/Cal Ratio

Ingredients

  • 1
    Peanut butter
    100 g
  • 2
    Onions (raw)
    150 g
  • 3
    Lentils (dry)
    200 g
  • 4
    Sweet potatoes (raw)
    300 g
  • 5
    cumin, ginger powder, salt
  • 6
    Tomatoes (raw)
    200 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, sauté the onions until soft. Add cumin and ginger powder.

  2. 2

    Stir in the lentils, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. Add 4 cups of water or broth.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Scoop out a ladle of the hot broth and mix it with the peanut butter until smooth, then pour it back into the pot.

  5. 5

    Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the stew thicken. Serve hot.

Tags

africanstewhigh-proteinmeal-prepvegetarian