West African Vegetarian Groundnut Stew - Recipe Video

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and provide similar protein.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more affordable and widely available.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.

Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

Add 1 pound of chopped carrots and 1 pound of chopped sweet potato to the pot.

Add 2 chopped bell peppers and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.

Pour in 2 cans of chicken stock and 1 can of chopped or crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes.

Check the vegetables for doneness after 25 minutes; they should be tender but not mushy.

Add 1 cup of peanut butter to the pot and stir it in until well combined.

Let the stew simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.

Ladle the stew into bowls and top each serving with a pineapple ring.

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