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West African Sweet Potato Pottage Recipe

West African · Main course · 50 min total

A hearty and flavorful one-pot stew from West Africa, featuring sweet potatoes simmered in a rich tomato and peanut sauce with aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
2. Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes and peanut butter; stir until peanut butter is melted and mixture is well combined.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add sweet potatoes; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
5. Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Tips

• For a thicker pottage, mash some of the sweet potatoes against the side of the pot before adding greens.
• This dish can be made ahead and reheats well; add a splash of broth if too thick.
• Serve over rice or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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