west african peanut stew - maafe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced yellow onions
• 1/2 cup diced red peppers
• ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic (large), pressed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter, melted
• 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz.)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 medium)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz.)
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon hot paprika
• freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, or as needed for garnish
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• lime wedges, for serving