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African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew is hearty and earthy. A perfect comfort food with complex flavors and texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: African
Servings: 8
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown basmati rice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil or safflower oil
  • 2 yellow onions, rough diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, add seeds to increase heat
  • 2 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, jarred or canned chopped tomatoes, with juices
  • cup smooth or chunky all-natural unsalted peanut butter
  • 2 sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch dice
  • 4 cups shredded green or red Swiss chard could substitute kale
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup unsalted raw peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions; cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-qt saucepan or stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add 2 onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 6 cloves of garlic, 3 jalapeños, 2 tablespoons curry powder and 1 Tablespoon ginger and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Stir in 4 cups broth, 2 cups chopped tomatoes and ⅓ cup peanut butter. Add 2 potatoes and 4 cups chard and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes and chard are tender, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with stew, cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9543IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg