Name: Sierra Leonean Groundnut Stew
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Sierra Leone
Ingredients: 1.00 cup groundnut paste; 2.00 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1.00 medium onion, chopped; 1.00 clove garlic, minced; 1.00 medium sweet pepper, chopped; 2.00 cups chopped tomatoes; 0.50 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 0.50 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Sierra Leonean Groundnut Stew

This traditional Sierra Leonean stew is made from groundnut paste, vegetables, and spices.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 30 Minutes

Total duration: 45 Minutes

Calories: 270, Protein: 8g, Fat: 15g, Carbs: 27g, Fiber: 5g, Sodium: 320mg, Cholesterol: 0mg

This traditional Sierra Leonean stew is made from groundnut paste, vegetables, and spices, creating a savory one-pot meal. The groundnut paste is made from peanuts, which are native to the region. The vegetables used are usually tomato, onion, garlic, and sweet pepper. Spices like cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and paprika are added for flavor. The stew is served with rice, bread, or fufu.

Ingredients

1 cup groundnut paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
2 cups chopped tomatoes
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

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short description

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and sweet pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the groundnut paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika, and salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir in the parsley and serve.

detailed description

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and sweet pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the groundnut paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika, and salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
Stir in the parsley and serve.

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