Peanut Stew (Ghana)

An authentic recipe for traditional Ghanaian peanut stew, highlighting creamy peanut butter blended with rich tomato and spice bases.

Level Medium Prep 15 min Cook 45 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

60 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 45m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Ghanaian peanut stew, highlighting creamy peanut butter blended with rich tomato and spice bases.

A hearty Ghanaian peanut stew combining natural peanut butter, tomatoes, and vegetables into a savory delight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Whisk the peanut butter with a little warm broth until smooth, then stir it into the pot along with the rest of the vegetable broth.
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, bring the stew to a gentle simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for 3-5 minutes, season with salt to taste, and serve warm.

Calories 380

Protein 12g

Carbs 32g

Fat 24g

Fiber 6g

Sugar 9g

Sodium 410mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 15 min

Cook 45 min

Total 60 min

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An incredibly comforting, protein-rich, and deeply flavorful West African classic.

A hearty Ghanaian peanut stew combining natural peanut butter, tomatoes, and vegetables into a savory delight.

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Ghanaian peanut stew, highlighting creamy peanut butter blended with rich tomato and spice bases.

Use 100% natural peanut butter with no added sugars or hydrogenated oils for the best authentic taste
Toast the peanut butter slightly with the tomato base if you prefer a deeper, nutier flavor
Serve over a bed of warm steamed rice or boiled plantains