Trying to Conceive Recipe
Evening meal
Sweet potato and groundnut stew with morogo
A Southern African-style pot of sweet potato simmered in a tomato and groundnut (peanut butter) sauce, finished with morogo or spinach. Filling, inexpensive and entirely plant-based.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Preparing for fertility treatment
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly
- Iron-containing

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Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Soften the onion in the oil for 8 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger for a minute.
- Step 2. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they darken slightly.
- Step 3. Stir the peanut butter into a little of the stock to loosen it, then add it to the pot with the rest of the stock.
- Step 4. Add the sweet potato, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Step 5. Stir the washed morogo or spinach through and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Step 6. Season with black pepper and serve with pap, samp or brown rice.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Peanuts
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
