Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

healthy slow cooker stew

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 4h
Total Time: 4h 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

349
calories
7g
fat
63g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
245mg
sodium
Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

Recipe Description

Warm up your soul with a bowl of this Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Vegan Stew! Fragrant, comforting and creamy, this slow cooker sweet potato stew is a masterpiece. Among the many reasons to love your slow cooker, perhaps its greatest feature is its ability to cook stews perfectly. Cooking a stew in your trusty crockpot is easier, tidier and more consistent than simmering it in a pot on top of the stove. 

This creamy stew is built on a base of coconut milk and peanut butter, flavored with plenty of garlic, ginger and cumin. The spices add a warm depth of flavor, transforming simple ingredients into a truly comforting dish. Sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and are packed with nutrients, making this dish both tasty and healthy. Chickpeas contribute protein and fiber, making it a filling meal that will

To make the Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Vegan Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    5 min
    Step 1 - Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

    Into a slow cooker, add 2 pounds (1 kg) sweet potato chunks, 1 (15-oz) can drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 (15-oz) can coconut milk, 1 (15-oz) can chopped tomatoes, 1 chopped onion, 5.3 ounces crunchy peanut butter, 4 cloves chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander( if using), ½ teaspoon chili flakes (if using), and 3 tablespoons tomato puree. Stir to combine well.

  2. 2

    Cook

    4h
    Step 2 - Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan MealStep 2 - Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

    Cover with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Taste and adjust for seasonings if needed.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Step 3 - Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Stew with Peanut Butter: A Nutritious Vegan Meal

    Stir well before serving. Enjoy!

Looking for a vegan recipe? Try this Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Vegan Stew! It’s packed with flavor and loaded with hearty chickpeas and sweet potatoes. This vegan crockpot stew is the perfect cold-weather dinner the whole family will love.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Tita
April 20, 2025
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Delicious and easy! My kids love it, perfect for them.

Xochitl
April 9, 2025
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Hice este guiso para una noche fría, y fue como un abrazo en un tazón. La mezcla de dulzura y cremosidad me hizo recordar las cenas familiares. Muy bueno.

Greg
March 31, 2025
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Amazing stew! I made this for a cozy night in and it warmed me up perfectly. The combination of sweet potato and peanut butter is truly delightful. This recipe is a keeper for sure! I felt like a chef in my kitchen, and it filled my apartment with a great aroma.

Nate
March 27, 2025
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Superb and delicious!

David Jones
March 26, 2025
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Tasty and filling.

Xena
March 24, 2025
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Yummy! Made this stew for my family on a chilly night, and everyone loved it! The peanut butter gave it a unique twist, and the kids couldn’t get enough. It’s so easy to throw together in the slow cooker too! Definitely a new favorite!

Jack Thompson
March 11, 2025
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This stew is simply amazing! I made it for friends last week, and we loved how creamy and hearty it was. Perfect comfort food.

Frank Johnson
March 10, 2025
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Absolutely loved it. Made this for my family last weekend, and we couldn’t stop eating! The flavors were amazing and the kids even had seconds. It’s a perfect dish for busy nights when you want something nutritious.

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