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Slow Cooker West African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Slow Cooker West African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Seasonal and Savory
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about three cups)
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced (about one cup)
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or a half teaspoon of powdered ginger)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients, except the spinach, in your crock pot.  The peanut butter will incorporate as this cooks, so don’t worry about adding it in as a lump. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6 hours.
  • When the sweet potatoes are tender, stir in the spinach, cover, and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.  Taste and adjust the salt and seasonings, if needed.