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This One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew is a hearty and filling vegan recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in!
And…welcome to 2019 my dear friends!!
Here we are with the very first post of the year and we’re kicking things off with a warm, cozy healthy stew. It’s going to be an incredible year, I can just feel it! Can you?
Since I’m sure many of us indulged over the holidays, (ahem cupcakes and donuts
So today I present to you the first recipe of the year! One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew. A healthy and filling recipe that’s filled with veggies, lentils and (of course) peanut butter.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This recipe is like a hug in a bowl. It’s filled with starchy vegetables, peanut butter and spices that will leave you feeling full and cozy!
- This stew takes a little different and more unique than some traditional stews you may have eaten.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free and can be made ahead of time.
- This dish freezes well!
What is Peanut Stew?
This One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew is a vegetarian, (and vegan) comfort dish that is far from your traditional broth-based soup.
The combination of ginger, garlic and spices such as cumin will keep your taste buds begging for more. Sweet potatoes and lentils will pump you full of fiber and protein and will keep you satisfied for hours! Not only is this stew delicious and hearty, but it is also super healthy, so where can you go wrong?!
This wholesome stew can easily be made in an Instant pot or a slow cooker. Though for the recipe below, I decided to just make this simply in a regular pot on the stove.
Tips for making this recipe perfectly
- This One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew can be made in a regular pot, instant pot, or slow cooker. The recipe card below shares how to make this in a regular pot, though if you want to make this in a slow cooker or instant pot, add all of the ingredients except for the kale and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Then add the shredded kale 15 minutes before serving.
- Give the onions, ginger and garlic time to brown in the pot to really build up the flavour.
- I like to use sweet potatoes, turnips, green lentils and kale as the vegetables for this stew, though they can totally be mixed up to your liking! Regular potatoes, carrots, chickpeas…whatever you like!
- Use chunky peanut butter for this recipe. I just LOVE those little chunky bits of peanuts. They really give this stew a great texture!
- Serve this stew on its own or over some steamed white rice. It’s also great topped off with some cilantro and crushed peanuts.
Other cozy recipes to try
- Vegan stuffed pepper soup
- Slow cooker chickpea and pumpkin curry
- Weeknight slow cooker lentil soup
If you tried thisOne-Pot Vegan Peanut Stewor any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment/rating below! Be sure to follow along onPinterest,InstagramandFacebookfor even more deliciousness!
More soup/stew recipes to try
- Instant Pot Vegan Chili
- Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup
- Vegan Minestrone Soup
One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew
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- Author: Jessica Hoffman
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: African
Description
A rich a hearty stew loaded with peanut butter, sweet potato and lentils for a cozy and filling meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1-inch cube of ginger, grated
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 turnip, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup dried green lentils
- 2 tspcumin seeds
- 2 tsp ground coriander (or coriander seeds)
- 1/2 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tspmaple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 2 cups kale, shredded
- salt & pepper to taste
- crushed peanuts and cilantro to top
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot on medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and let cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic and let cook for another 2 minutes.
- Next add the sweet potato, turnip, lentils, cumin seeds, ground coriander and cayenne pepper and mix together, letting cook for about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. Let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
This One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew can be made in a regular pot, instant pot, or slow cooker. The recipe card below shares how to make this in a regular pot, though if you want to make this in a slow cooker or instant pot, add all of the ingredients except for the kale and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Then add the shredded kale 15 minutes before serving.
Give the onions, ginger and garlic time to brown in the pot to really build up the flavour.
Use chunky peanut butter for this recipe. It adds some great texture!
Serve this stew on its own or over some steamed white rice. It’s also great topped off with some cilantro and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
If you tried thisOne-Pot Vegan Peanut Stewor any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment/rating below! Be sure to follow along onPinterest,InstagramandFacebookfor even more deliciousness!
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36 comments on “One-Pot Vegan Peanut Stew”
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Sofia — Reply
Hi! I’m going to make this recipe tonight. I was wondering for 1 serving rough estimate is it about 1 cup of stew? And total is it about 6 cups? Need to know for meal planning. Thank you so much.
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
Hi Sofia, I haven’t calculated how many cups specifically this recipe makes
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C. Turner — Reply
Do you have to soak the lentils before adding to the stew? Also, can you use black beans too?
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
No need to soak them!
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Ann Sweasey — Reply
This was delicious, so so tasty. My whole family loved it 👍👍👍 thank you, will be cooking it again 😋😊👌
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
So happy you and your family enjoyed Ann!
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Anna — Reply
How long does it take in the instant pot?
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
Hi Anna, I haven’t tested this out in an Instant pot so I can’t say.
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Livia — Reply
This stew is so yummy!!!
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
Happy you enjoyed it Livia 🙂
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Emily — Reply
This is seriously one of my top favorite recipes ever. My boyfriend even ranks it as his #1 recipe. Healthy, hearty, flavorful, its seriously a keeper.
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
Thanks Emily! So happy you both love the recipe 🙂
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Jessica — Reply
Just tried this tonight and it was so GOOD! A great weekday meal option, especially during winter. The peanuts are a must to give this stew the perfect touch.
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
SO happy you loved the recipe Jessica 🙂
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Sarah — Reply
Unbelievably delicious and so easy!
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
Thanks for the review Sarah! So happy you enjoyed 🙂
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Katie — Reply
Sooo good! Tastes like it simmered all day, but was ready in no time. We added a swirl of sriracha to the top of ours!
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Jessica Hoffman — Reply
So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe Katie!
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Ben — Reply
So good! Great for a weeknight dinner.
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Jess — Reply
Thank you for the review! Glad you enjoyed!
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Jess — Reply
Hi Vanessa, this recipe will keep well in the fridge for up to a week!
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Jennifer — Reply
if you are doing this in a slow cooker do you have to pre cook any of the ingredeints? or can you just dump it all in (except for the kale) and cook for 6 – 8 hours? thanks! this looks amazing!
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Jess — Reply
Hi Jennifer, you can just dump them all in the slow cooker raw, and then add the kale in 15-30 minutes before you want to eat it. You may need to adjust the amount of liquid to add for a slow cooker (i’d say to probably add a bit more liquid) since it will be cooking for a longer time.
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Bianca Zapatka — Reply
This stew looks so delicious, Jess! Love the ingredient and flavors! ?
Lots of love, Bianca-
Jess — Reply
Thank you so much Bianca! 🙂
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Tamsin — Reply
Can you send me some for dinner? I love adding peanut butter in stews and can’t wait to try this Jess! xo
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Jess — Reply
I wish I could send some your way Tamsin! <3
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Jess — Reply
Thank you so much Ela! My favourite for a weeknight dinner 🙂
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Hara Hackett — Reply
Soups and stews year round! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you!!!
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Jess — Reply
Thanks Hara, I hope you enjoy the recipe!
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Marylin Parkin — Reply
I live in Australia and we are living in a warm climate. Just thought you should know about recipes during Jan and Feb ?
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Jess — Reply
Hi Marylin, great to have an Aussie here on the blog! I have plenty of summertime recipes you can search more to make during Jan/Feb for your summer months 🙂
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Sarah | Well and Full — Reply
This looks like such a delicious way to start the new year! A love a cozy stew during the cold winter months 🙂
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Jess — Reply
Thanks so much Sarah! Gotta eat soups and stews all January to keep warm:)
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