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Effia's Sweet Potato and Plantain Stew

Name: Effia's Sweet Potato and Plantain Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 sweet potatoes, cubed; 2 ripe plantains, sliced; 1 can coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste

This stew represents the traditional Ghanaian dishes that Effia might have enjoyed in her homeland, reflecting her cultural heritage and the flavors of Fanteland.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 ripe plantains, sliced
1 can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
3

Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in plantains, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.