Soul soothing African Peanut Stew (from "Oh she Glows")

Ingredients

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 medium sweet onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red pepper, diced

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces

1 – 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, with their juices

S & P

1/3 cup natural peanut butter

4 cups vegetable broth

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 – 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 handfuls baby spinach or kale (destemmed)

Fresh cilantro or parsley

Roasted peanuts, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 5 mins, until onion is translucent
2. Add bell pepper, jalapeno, sweet potato and canned tomatoes. Raise heat to medium-high and simmer for 5 mins. Season with S & P.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter with 1 cup vegetable broth until no clumps remain. Stir into large saucepan with remaining 3 cups vegetable broth, chili powder, and cayenne.
4. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10-20 mins until sweet potato is tender.
5. Stir in chickpeas and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Season with S & P.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro/parsley and peanuts. You can add some leftover rice for a heartier meal, too.

Never Lose Track of Your Favorite Recipes.