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Spicy African Peanut Curry with Sweet Potato, Kale, Cilantro & Rice, plated

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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Curries · African · 30-minute dinner

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

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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

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
basmati rice½ cup1 cup1 ½ cups
chicken or vegetable broth8 fl oz16 fl oz24 fl oz
cilantro½ small bunch1 small bunch1 small bunch
diced tomatoes1 (14.5 oz) can2 (14.5 oz) cans3 (14.5 oz) cans
garlic2 cloves4 cloves6 cloves
ginger root1 (1 inch) piece2 (1 inch) pieces3 (1 inch) pieces
jalapeño pepper123
kale½ bunch1 bunch1 ½ bunches
lime½11
peanuts, roasted unsalted⅛ cup¼ cup⅓ cup
sweet potato½ lb1 lb1 ½ lb
yellow onion1 medium2 medium3 medium

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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat a little virgin coconut oil over medium. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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