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West African Spiced Peanut Stew

West African Spiced Peanut Stew

with sweet potato and bulgur wheat

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Peanut stew is a staple in West African cuisine that has many variations. This vegan version is creamy, warming and hearty. It's also filled with delicious pulses, grains, and vibrant veg.

Tags:
Quick
Veggie
Vegan
Allergens:
Peanut
Celery
Wheat
Soya
Peanut
Nuts
Sesame
May contain traces of allergens
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy
Serving amount

1 sachet(s)

Peanut Butter

(Contains: Peanut)

1 pack(s)

Lentils

300 grams

Sweet Potato

1 pack(s)

Coconut Milk

1 sachet(s)

Ras-el-Hanout

1 pack(s)

Chopped Tomato with Onion & Garlic

5 grams

Parsley

1 sachet(s)

Vegetable Stock

(Contains: Celery)

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Soya, Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat)

20 grams

Peanuts

(Contains: Nuts, Sesame, Cereals containing gluten, May contain traces of allergens, Peanut)

1 unit(s)

Lime

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

Energy (kJ)3891 kJ
Energy (kcal)930 kcal
Fat32.5 g
of which saturates16.7 g
Carbohydrate120.2 g
of which sugars35.9 g
Dietary Fiber12.3 g
Protein37.4 g
Salt5 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.
Zester
Sieve
Pot
Lid

Cooking steps

Get Prepped
1
  • Pour 240ml water (double for 4p) into a large pot. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil.
  • Chop the sweet potato into 2cm chunks (peeling optional).
  • Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).
  • Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve.
  • Zest and cut the lime into wedges.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Cook the Bulgur
2
  • Once the water is boiling, stir in the bulgur then bring back up to the boil. 
  • Simmer for 1 min then pop a lid on the pot and remove from the heat. 
  • Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.
Fry the Sweet Potato
3
  • Place a large pan over high heat with a generous drizzle of oil.
  • When hot, add the sweet potato and fry for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower the heat to medium-high then add the ras-el-hanout, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 1 min.
Simmer the Stew
4
  • Add the sweet potato, chopped tomato, lentils, coconut milk, peanut butter and 75ml water (double for 4p) to a large pot. 
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 mins.
Finishing Touches
5
  • Fluff up the bulgur with a fork. 
  • Stir through the lime zest and half the parsley.
Serve and Enjoy
6
  • Divide the stew between bowls.
  • Top with peanuts, lime wedges and remaining parsley.