Recipes

What’s a maafe, you ask? A vegetarian version of a popular west African dish, this delicious dinner is packed with nutrition and pairs the full, satisfying flavors of sweet potato with a spicy peanut and tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cubed (or substitute boneless chicken breast)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 turnips (or other root vegetable), peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• Sea salt and white pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, saute onion and sweet potato until browned. Add carrot, turnip, tomato, and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until carrots are soft.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste and peanut butter with a little hot broth. Add peanut butter mixture to pot along with cabbage and stir to combine. Add cayenne and season to taste.

Tips & Notes

About this Dish: Sweet Potato Maafe is a vegetarian version of a popular west African dish featuring a spicy peanut and tomato sauce over chicken and beef.

Serving Tip: Serve over rice or couscous.