African Cuisine

West African Peanut Stew

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A rich West African peanut stew, costed to the penny. Sweet potato and chickpeas simmered in a peanut-and-tomato sauce that feeds the family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.82

Approx £3.30 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
West African Peanut Stew

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion and garlic in the oil for 4 minutes, then stir in the cumin and chilli powder for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Add the diced sweet potato, chopped tomatoes, drained chickpeas and crumbled stock cube with a mug of water.
  3. 3
    Stir the peanut butter through until the sauce turns rich and creamy, then bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cook for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potato is soft and the stew is thick, then season and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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