Helens African Sweet Potato Stew Recipes

AFRICAN PEANUT SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in sweet potatoes, beans and water., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender, adding kale during the last 30 minutes. If desired, top each serving with chopped peanuts and additional cilantro.

HELEN'S AFRICAN SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and dice the sweet potato, then finely chop the green beans. Heat the oil in a large pan on a medium heat, add the onion, then fry for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring regularly. Drain and add the kidney beans, along with the sweet potato and tomato purée. Pour in 200ml water, then simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the sweet potato and green beans are tender. Stir in the peanut butter. Mash with a fork to make a fairly smooth mixture with some soft lumps, then leave to cool. For more information on stages of complementary feeding, click here.
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AFRICAN SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Place onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a large slow cooker. Pour in water and stir to combine. Mix in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter.
• Set cooker to Medium-High, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened, about 6 hours. Stir in green beans, cover, and continue cooking until beans are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

AFRICAN POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions & garlic, cooking them for 5 minutes & stirring occasionally, until onions soften.
• Add ginger, seeds, ground coriander & cloves, & cook stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• Add potatoes, stirring well, then stir in the 4 cups of water, before turning the heat up to high.
• When mixture comes to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, stir, & reduce the heat to low, simmering the stew, uncovered, for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the sauliflower, sweet potato, collard greens & raisins, continuing to cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes & sweet potatoes are tender.
• Season the stew with the vinegar,more salt & the pepper, adding more water if the stew is too dry. Serve hot!