Savory Sweet Potato Stew
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons butter, if not concerned with keeping the dish vegan
- 2 sweet red peppers, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth, if not concerned with keeping the dish vegetarian
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 14 ounces coconut milk
- 1 cup natural-style peanut butter (no added sugar or salt)
directions
- Heat the oil (or butter) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, allspice and cayenne pepper (if using) and saute for 5-7 minutes. Garlic and ginger should become quite fragrant and the onions and peppers slightly tender.
- Add potatoes, broth and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to incorporate the tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
- Immediatly reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Avoid over-stirring as this can break down the potatoes more than desired.
- Wisk together the coconut milk and natural peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Stir into the stew and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy! This stew is wonderful on it's own or paired with grilled cheese sandwiches or grilled peanut butter sandwiches!
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I grew up in rural east Texas and Louisiana before being transplanted to the beautiful state of Kentucky at the age of 17....so for the most part, my 'hard drive' is programmed for rich, southern style food. Recipes for things like mashed potatoes, cream gravy, pot roast, chicken fried steak and chili are burned in to my DNA!! ?I will never deny my love for rich, southern foods and I'm not a fan of stripping away all the fat and flavor in order to lighten up my favorite southern staples, however (fortunately) my culinary horizons expand beyond my roots and I love finding new foods and new ways of cooking that are just as delicious and in many cases much healthier. ?I do receive an incredible amount of joy from feeding others....a trait I definately attribute to my southern roots.