Sweet Potato and Groundnut Stew
A hearty and comforting stew made with sweet potatoes and groundnut (peanut) butter, providing a balanced mix of slow-digesting carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein. This meal is perfect for diabetic patients, as it offers long-lasting energy without spiking blood sugar levels.
This Sweet Potato and Groundnut Stew provides an excellent balance of fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it a great meal option for managing diabetes. The combination of sweet potatoes and peanut butter adds both flavor and nutrients to the dish, including essential B vitamins.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time20 min
- Perform Time10 min
- Total Time40 min
- Serving Size2
- Energy350 cal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup unsweetened groundnut (peanut) butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Method
Sauté the Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Add the Groundnut Butter
Stir in the groundnut butter and cook for another 5 minutes, until the stew is well combined and creamy.
Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
- 0 servings per container
- Serving Size2
- Amount per serving
- Calories350
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat12 g15.38%
- Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Total Carbohydrate50 g18.18%
- Dietary Fiber10 g35.71%
- Total Sugars8 g
- Protein9 g18%
- Calcium80 mg6.15%
- Iron2.8 mg15.56%
- Potassium750 mg15.96%
- Vitamin A950 mcg105.56%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)20 mg22.22%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)2.3 mg14.38%