
African · 30 min
Spicy African Peanut Curry with Sweet Potato, Kale, Cilantro & Rice
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 677 kcal / serving
A spicy peanut curry with sweet potato and kale, served over fluffy rice, has creamy, nutty sauce and bright cilantro notes. It comes together quickly on weeknights for a comforting, filling meal.
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Ingredients
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1jalapeño pepper
- ½ bunchkale
- ½lime
- ⅛ cuppeanuts, roasted unsalted
- ½ lbsweet potato
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- jalapeño peppers
- yellow onions
- sweet potatoes
From the pantry: curry powder, natural peanut butter, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1jalapeño pepper
- ½ bunchkale
- ½lime
- ½ lbsweet potato
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- jalapeño peppers
- yellow onions
- sweet potatoes
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- ⅛ cuppeanuts, roasted unsalted
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| basmati rice | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| kale | ½ bunch | 1 bunch | 1 ½ bunches |
| lime | ½ | 1 | 1 |
| peanuts, roasted unsalted | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup |
| sweet potato | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| yellow onion | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
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Directions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water using a fine strainer, then transfer it to a small saucepan. Add water, bring to a boil, salt lightly, then cover and simmer on low until the liquid is absorbed. Let the rice stand off heat for 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, heat a little virgin coconut oil over medium. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- To the pan, add minced garlic, grated ginger, finely diced jalapeño, curry powder, and a pinch of salt; stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and the can of diced tomatoes, then whisk in natural peanut butter. Add the cubed sweet potato and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato begins to soften, about 10 minutes. Fold in the kale, tearing leaves into bite-sized pieces as you go.
- Finish by simmering until the kale is tender and the flavors meld, about 5 minutes more. Slice the lime into wedges and set aside with the roasted peanuts and cilantro for garnish.
- When the rice is ready, fluff it with a fork. Spoon the curry over the rice, then sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro and squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top.
- Serve and enjoy, keeping any leftovers stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: the rice and chopped kale can be cooked or chopped earlier in the day to save time at dinner.
- Serving idea: swap lime wedges for a splash of lemon juice if you have it, or add more cilantro for extra brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 677 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 93 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 15 g
- Sodium
- 159 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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