Vegetarian Kansiy Recipe from Guinea West Africa
Discover the rich and comforting flavors of West Africa with this vegetarian Kansiy recipe from Guinea. This hearty stew is a vibrant combination of creamy peanut butter, fresh tomatoes, and tender vegetables like carrots, sweet potato, and spinach, all simmered to perfection in a fragrant ginger and garlic-infused broth. Finished with a hint of cayenne for optional heat, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory, nutty, and subtly sweet flavors. Serve it hot over fluffy white rice for a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for both weeknights and special occasions. Packed with plant-based protein, this traditional Guinean recipe is not only delicious but also a celebration of West African culinary heritage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Sweet potato
- 2 cups Spinach
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by washing and peeling the carrots and sweet potato. Dice the carrots and sweet potato into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop the onion and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and ginger.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and become saucy.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the diced carrots and sweet potato to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the peanut butter with a cup of the hot broth from the pot until smooth and well-combined. Return the peanut butter mixture to the pot, stirring to fully incorporate.
Add the spinach to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the Kansiy hot over cooked white rice. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.9 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4414 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.7 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 4209 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
