African Peanut Stew with Kale (Vegan)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often more affordable and nut-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and reduces calories.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more economical.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often cheaper and provide similar nutrients.

In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until it softens.

Add the minced garlic and ginger and continue to fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the cumin and chilli flakes to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring often.

Stir in the tomato paste and add the sweet potatoes and peanut butter.

Cover everything with the stock, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then lower the heat.

Simmer for 15 minutes with a lid on until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Add the kale and simmer for another 5 minutes until it wilts.

Serve with rice and topped with chopped peanuts if you like.

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