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black bean stew

West African Inspired Peanut & Black Bean Stew

Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⁄2 lb. Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 15 oz.Black Beans
  • 1 15 oz. can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 ⁄2 head Fennel chopped, bulb and fronds separated
  • 2-3 cups Kale or other leafy green, chopped
  • 1 ⁄2 Yellow Onion diced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 t Ginger minced
  • 1 Jalapeno Peppers diced (optional)
  • 1 t Tomato Paste
  • 1 t Ground Cumin
  • 1 t Ground Cloves
  • 1 t Ground Coriander
  • 1 t Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 t Dried Thyme
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1-2 T Peanut Butter
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For serving

  • Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Chopped Mint
  • Lemon Zest
  • Chili Flakes
  • Fennel Fronds

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and chop the produce accordingly.
  • Set a Dutch oven to medium heat. Once hot, add the onion. Cook until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Then, add garlic, ginger, fennel bulb, and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 2 additional minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add water if needed to avoid burning.
  • Add the vegetable stock, sweet potatoes, peanut butter, crushed tomatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Add the kale and lemon juice. Stir to combine, and season to taste.
  • Serve with your desired garnishes and grain of choice. Enjoy!
Keyword Aromatic, batch cook, healthy, oil free