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Gambian-Style Spiced Peanut Stew

Gambian-Style Spiced Peanut Stew

with Sweet Potato, White Beans, Rice & Cilantro

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 19, 2025

This vibrant vegan stew was inspired by the Gambian comfort staple domoda. Sweet potato and cannellini beans simmer in a spiced tomato broth brimming with peanuts, ginger, and warm spices for a cozy, hearty dish. Serve over fluffy white rice and garnish with cilantro and toasted peanuts, and savor this memorable meal.

Tags:
Vegan
Veggie
Allergens:
Peanuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time45 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 teaspoon

Garam Masala

1 unit

Onion

¾ cup

White Rice

1 unit

Cannellini Beans

1 unit

Crushed Tomatoes

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 unit

Sweet Potato

1 teaspoon

Dried Thyme

½ unit

Peanut Butter

(Contains: Peanuts)

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 thumb

Ginger

1 ounce

Peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts)

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

8 teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories900 kcal
Fat21 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Carbohydrate138 g
Sugar21 g
Dietary Fiber19 g
Protein24 g
Sodium1950 mg
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.

Utensils

Small pot
Large Pot
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

2
  • While rice cooks, using a heavy-bottomed pan, finely crush peanuts in their bag. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Peel and mince or grate ginger. Trim and quarter sweet potato lengthwise; slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick quarter-moons. 

3
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, thyme, cumin, garam masala, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, and pepper (2 tsp sugar and 4 tsp salt for 4 servings).

4
  • Heat a large dry pot over medium heat. Add peanuts; toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Carefully transfer 2 tsp peanuts (4 tsp for 4 servings) to a second small bowl for serving.

  • Add a large drizzle of oil to pot with remaining peanuts. Stir in onion, ginger, sweet potato, and spice blend until everything is thoroughly coated. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is slightly softened and translucent, 5-7 minutes (if pan seems dry, add another drizzle of oil).

  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, beans and their liquid, peanut butter, and 2 cups water (4 cups water for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until stew begins to thicken, 20 minutes. 

5
  • Meanwhile, pick cilantro leaves from stems.

  • Once stew has cooked 20 minutes, increase heat under pot to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until stew is thickened, 10 minutes more. Turn off heat. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and as many chili flakes as you like.

6
  • Fluff rice with a fork.

  • Divide rice and stew between shallow bowls in separate sections. Garnish with cilantro leaves and reserved peanuts (if you like things spicy, sprinkle with any remaining chili flakes!). Serve.