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African Sweet Potato And Okra Stew

Looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal? Try our African Sweet Potato and Okra Stew - a delicious blend of spices, vegetables, and protein. Vegan and Paleo-friendly!
Course Main Course, Soups
Cuisine African
Keyword African stew, okra stew, sweet potato and okra stew, sweet potato stew
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 250kcal
Cost $10

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 red Chilli seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes cut into large cubes
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup kale coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb chopped tomatoes
  • ½ lb okra chopped
  • 2 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon almonds
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cooking fat
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the cooking fat in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add grated ginger, red chili, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 3 minutes.
    1 medium onion, 1 red Chilli, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • Add cubed sweet potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped kale, okra, tomatoes, and lime juice. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
    3 cups sweet potatoes, 2 ½ cups chicken stock, 1 cup kale, 1 lb chopped tomatoes, ½ lb okra, 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice, Sea salt and black pepper
  • Season with salt and black pepper then garnish with coriander and almonds before serving. Taste the deliciousness in every bite with this African sweet potato and okra stew.
    2 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon almonds

Notes

  • For added flavor and texture, sautee an onion or zucchini with the rest of the ingredients. 
  • This is good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 16380IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg