African Lullaby

Embark on a culinary journey with "African Lullaby," a soul-soothing peanut and sweet potato stew that’s brimming with vibrant flavors from Africa. This hearty, plant-based recipe combines tender sweet potatoes, earthy spices like cumin and coriander, and a creamy touch of natural peanut butter to create a rich and comforting one-pot dish. Simmered with fresh spinach, aromatic onion, garlic, and ginger, and brightened with a squeeze of zesty lime, this stew is both nourishing and deeply satisfying. Perfect on its own or served alongside cooked rice or bread for dipping, "African Lullaby" is a wholesome, flavor-packed meal ready in under an hour. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is a must-try for fans of globally inspired dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 4 servings optional cooked rice or bread

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, coriander, and paprika. Stir well to coat the onion mixture in the spices.

Step 5

Add the diced sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes (with their juice), and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Carefully stir in the peanut butter until fully dissolved into the stew. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Add the spinach and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.

Step 9

Serve hot, either on its own or with cooked rice or bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2665.1 grams (2665.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2490

Total Fat 109.00g	140%
Saturated Fat 20.20g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.10g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 5961mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 325.00g	118%
Dietary Fiber 47.80g	171%
Total Sugars 65.70g
Protein 73.10g	146%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 674mg	52%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 4431mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 50.5%