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Peanut Chickpea Stew

Peanut Chickpea Stew

Abby Marlow
Creamy and spiced, this Peanut Chickpea Stew offers comforting flavors inspired by West African cuisine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine African Inspired
Servings 8 cups
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • red pepper flakes Pinch
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 30 oz chickpeas do not drain
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • zest from one lime plus one teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • rice for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet potato, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 1 large sweet potato, 0.75 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes
  • Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
    2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Stir in chickpeas and their liquid, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and peanut butter. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the sweet potato is tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    30 oz chickpeas, 14 oz diced tomatoes, 14 oz full-fat coconut milk, 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in lime zest and juice. Season with salt to taste. Divide into bowls and top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with rice, if desired.
    zest from one lime plus one teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, rice

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep. It stores in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Reheat on the stove with a splash of water or broth.
Keyword African Stew, chickpeas, Comfort Food, Peanut Chickpea Stew, Vegan Dinner