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Slow Cooker African-Inspired Peanut Stew
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Slow Cooker Peanut Stew {Gluten-Free + Vegan}

This Slow Cooker Peanut Stew is a hearty dish made with chickpeas, sweet potatoes and peanut butter. It's also gluten-free and vegan!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: International
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small yellow onions, diced
  • 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 (796mL) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 3 cups cooked basmati rice (optional side)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker except for spinach, cilantro, peanuts and rice. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.
  • When ready to serve, stir in spinach. Top each bowl with peanuts and cilantro and serve with basmati rice.
  • INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS: Dump everything into the Instant Pot in order that it appears listed above except for red pepper, spinach, cilantro, peanuts and rice. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes and then do a quick release of the pressure. Remove lid, then stir in red pepper and spinach. Top each bowl with peanuts and serve with basmati rice.

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Notes

You can also make this dish in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
If you want to add more protein, add 1-2 diced chicken breasts in the beginning with the rest of the ingredients.
Make this recipe nut-free by substituting the peanut butter for sunflower butter, tahini or coconut milk.
This stew will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Freeze the stew for up to three months. Reheat for 6-7 minutes in the microwave then serve with fresh rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2750IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4.7mg