Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®

This vegan main dish recipe for an intensely flavored, African-inspired peanut stew comes out perfectly in the Instant Pot®.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
26 mins
Total Time
56 mins
Calories
447 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, chile flakes, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Set spice mixture aside.
Step 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Allow the pot to preheat for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add a splash of water and stir if vegetables stick to the pot. Add garlic, ginger, and spice mixture; cook and stir continually for 1 minute. Turn pressure cooker off.
Step 3
Add tomatoes and peanut butter. Stir until dissolved. Add water and stir. Close and lock the lid with vent set to sealing. Select manual mode and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in collard greens.
Step 5
Place cilantro and chopped peanuts in separate bowls and serve alongside stew.
Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®
Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®
Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®
Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chopped collard greens
  • chopped peanuts, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red chile flakes
  • 2 medium sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (3 inch) piece ginger root, peeled and minced
  • chopped cilantro, or to taste

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