Hearty African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat, allowing the oil to warm up. Next, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock, followed by the sliced onion and minced garlic. Continue to cook and stir until the onion becomes soft and translucent, taking around 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the remaining vegetable stock to the saucepan, along with diced sweet potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing the heat and covering the saucepan with a lid.

Simply let the stew simmer for about 45 minutes, or until both sweet potatoes and brown rice are tender. This will require patience but ultimately yields a deliciously flavorful dish.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and 1/2 cup of the liquid from the stew until you achieve a smooth, creamy paste.

Add this peanut butter mixture to the saucepan with the stew. Stir well to combine, then add a handful of chopped kale to the mixture. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the kale has wilted and become tender.

Finally, stir in a squeeze of lemon juice, a dash of soy sauce, and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce to add a burst of flavor to the stew.