Curried Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Name: Curried Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp canola oil; 1 cup diced onion; 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 16 oz can can dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 14 oz can vegetable broth; 3 Tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter; 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp curry powder or ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Curried Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Recipe by The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil from the American Diabetes Association and CanolaInfo

This stew is perfect year-round, although it's most appreciated on a cold winter night!

Servings

4

servings

Calories

335

kcal

Servince Size

1 1/3

cups

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil
1 cup diced onion
3 medium sweet potatoes (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 16 oz can can dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 14 oz can vegetable broth
3 Tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder or ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 6 minutes or until they are richly browned, stirring frequently.
Add potatoes and cook 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except cilantro, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Spoon into bowls and serve topped with cilantro.

Notes

Be sure to cook the onions the full 6 minutes to ensure rich, brown results.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Amount Per ServingCalories335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 805mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
- Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Protein 12g 24%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.