Comments on: African Peanut-Potato Stew

By: Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:45:08 +0000

Dana, you might try adding some chopped roasted red peppers and a tiny bit more vegetable broth in lieu of the tomatoes. We were tomato free for a while and roasted red peppers were usually a good substitute for canned diced tomatoes.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:43:30 +0000

I’ve made this several times, and it is now a favorite in our home. In fact, it’s in the crockpot for dinner tonight. I follow the first two steps of the stovetop directions (onions et al. in a saute pan, then add the spices). Then I transfer that mixture and everything else to the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-5. It’s delicious, and the longer cook time means the chickpeas have a chance to cook to a mellow soft deliciousness. My kids gobble it up and always ask for seconds, and it makes enough for all of us to have some for lunch the next day. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:52:10 +0000

Making this now! I didn’t have sweet potatoes, so I used a mix of yams and regular potatoes. I also didn’t have chic peas, so I used kidney and black beans. For the tomatoes, I used 2 cans of rotel (no jalapenos). I added asparagus and kale for the veg. I put more like a tablespoon of minced garlic, used ground ginger, and a little all spice as well. I didn’t use any water, just veg broth (enough to cover the veg). The broth tastes really yummy and definitely different! Love the spicy sweet combo!

By: dana

dana — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:36:39 +0000

Has anyone tried this without tomatoes? I need a dish without tomatoes for a friend who has a food allergy- just wondering how it would taste.

By: britkrak

britkrak — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:02:41 +0000

i found this amazing!!! best dish i have had in ages! THanks for the recipe

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:32:06 +0000

This is a fabulous stew! Even my meat eater hubby thought it was da bomb! My daughter announced it to be the best she had ever eaten! We will be having this again soon! I did not change a thing but did leave liquid in everything so I think that is why I did not need to add any water.

By: astrid

astrid — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:34:32 +0000

OOOH MY GOOOODNESS!!!! This is the best thing i have made in ages : D We all loved it, followed the recipe, cooked with the lid on, plenty of water. It scored 5 stars and 2 thumbs up with my mom and dad and we are all African!!!

By: SusanV (admin)

SusanV (admin) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:29:30 +0000

Great point about the lid, KatS! I need to add that info. I’m so glad it turned out well for you.

By: KatS

KatS — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:25:11 +0000

I noticed that some had issues with the liquids and also that the stove-top instructions don’t say to use a lid. Well, I used a lid and it came out perfect. P.S. Very delicious and easy–will make again!

By: Kurt

Kurt — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:38:12 +0000

Planning on making this later in the week.