Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of West Africa with our ultimate guide to preparing the delectable Senegalese peanut stew with spinach and sweet potatoes. This authentic dish, known as "Maafe," is a harmonious blend of rich peanut sauce, tender vegetables, and aromatic spices that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Senegal. We'll unravel the secrets behind crafting this beloved stew, exploring each ingredient's unique contribution and providing step-by-step instructions to ensure your Maafe turns out flavorful and authentic. From selecting the perfect peanuts to mastering the art of creating a smooth and creamy sauce, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to recreate this Senegalese masterpiece in your own kitchen. Prepare to tantalize your palate with an explosion of flavors as we delve into the world of Senegalese peanut stew with spinach and sweet potatoes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PEANUT STEW WITH SPINACH AND SWEET POTATOES
This African stew pairs cayenne with peanut butter to make a comforting winter warmer.
Categories Dinner,Lunch
Time 1h11m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potato, carrots and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the ginger, cloves, salt and cayenne; cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer slowly, stirring once in a while, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Yields about 1 2/3 cups per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 kcal
WW SENEGALESE PEANUT STEW WITH SPINACH AND SWEET POTATOES
This simple recipe has earned rave reviews from Weight Watchers...It pairs cayenne with peanut butter to make a comforting winter warmer. It is vegetarian and as written is 5 WW Points Plus
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Stew
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potato, carrots and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the ginger, cloves, salt and cayenne; cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer slowly, stirring once in a while, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Yields about 1 2/3 cups per serving.
- Note: Keep the heat low as the soup simmers so the peanut butter doesn't break (that is, in culinary terms, "doesn't fall out of suspension" or separate).
PEANUT STEW WITH SPINACH & SWEET POTATOES
This vegan, Senegalese stew makes a rich and comforting winter warmer. Creamy peanut butter thickens the soup with a deeply flavorful nuttiness that plays well against the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the spice of the cayenne. I doubt your guests will miss the meat as this combination of ingredients makes this dish super hearty and filling. This one-dish meal needs no accompaniment but a light and crunchy green salad with a simple vinaigrette will amp the veggie presence for your dinner. Pack in a thermos for a hot and tasty lunch on the go. This dish makes a great starter for a dinner party. Divide your servings in half so your guests aren't full before the main course is served. Then you have 12 servings in only an hour of work.
Categories Lunch
Time 1h11m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potato, carrots and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the ginger, cloves, salt and cayenne; cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer slowly, stirring once in a while, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Yields about 1 2/3 cups per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW WITH SWEET POTATO & SPINACH
Sweet potatoes, peanut butter, spinach, cumin ... the comforting combo results in the heartiest, most flavorful vegan stew around.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice cooks, make the stew. Set a medium soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. When hot, add the olive oil and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once the stew comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the sweet potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter and the spinach. Stew is done when the peanut butter has distributed and the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you like.
- Serve with a scoop of brown rice and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SENEGALESE PEANUT SOUP
From a WW cookbook. Very tasty and quick. Low in calories and fat (chickpeas stretch the peanut butter flavor). Only 4 WW points per serving!
Provided by Carianne
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Puree chickpeas, 1/2 cup of broth, and peanut butter.
- Heat peanut oil in saucepan, saute onions and ginger root 7- 8 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder and cumin, saute another minute.
- Add remaining broth, tomatoes, and chickpea puree.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Season with cayenne and sprinkle with cilantro.
SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT STEW
This recipe makes me feel good. It's very different. There a number of steps, so you can't just put it on the stove and leave it, but the results make it worthwhile. Can be made with ground turkey or vegetarian, and it's dairy-free.
Provided by ChollaCat
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
- Season turkey mixture with ginger and red pepper flakes.
- Stir sweet potatoes into pot and cover with 6 cups water. Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork; set aside.
- Mix peanut butter with about 1 cup liquid from the sweet potato stew in a bowl until smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture back into the pot.
- Mix Swiss chard into stew and cook until tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve stew spooned over couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 224.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.
- Toast the spices in oil before adding them to the stew to enhance their flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables for a more colorful and nutritious stew. Some good options include carrots, bell peppers, and okra.
- If you don't have peanut butter, you can use a combination of peanuts and oil. Just grind the peanuts in a food processor until they are finely chopped, then add them to the stew along with some oil.
- Serve the stew with rice, couscous, or bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Senegalese peanut stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile dish that can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Senegalese peanut stew a try!
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