Ingredients for - Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®

1. Ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons
2. Ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon
3. Cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
4. Dried red chile flakes ¼ teaspoon
5. Ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon
6. Salt 1 teaspoon
7. Sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium
8. Diced yellow onion 1 cup
9. Diced red bell pepper ½ cup
10. Garlic cloves, minced 4
11. Ginger root, peeled and minced 1 (3 inch) piece
12. Crushed tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can
13. Peanut butter ½ cup
14. Water 2 cups
15. Chopped collard greens 3 cups
16. Chopped cilantro, or to taste 3 cups
17. Chopped peanuts, or to taste 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot®

1 . Stage

Mix cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, chile flakes, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Set spice mixture aside.

2 . Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Allow the pot to preheat for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add a splash of water and stir if vegetables stick to the pot. Add garlic, ginger, and spice mixture; cook and stir continually for 1 minute. Turn pressure cooker off.

3 . Stage

Add tomatoes and peanut butter. Stir until dissolved. Add water and stir. Close and lock the lid with vent set to sealing. Select manual mode and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4 . Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in collard greens.

5 . Stage

Place cilantro and chopped peanuts in separate bowls and serve alongside stew.