west african peanut stew

Name: West African Peanut Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) onion, chopped; 2 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes with green chiles*; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger, grated (i use jarred ginger); 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cup(s) vegetable broth; 1 cup(s) peanut butter, chunky or smooth; 1 small zucchini, sliced; - salt and pepper to taste; - chopped peanuts for garnish; - parsley or cilantro sprigs for garnish

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on May 30, 2019

When my daughter was in grad school, she found a similar recipe in the Houston paper. I loved it and asked for the recipe. What she gave me was a bit different from the original, and I've changed it a little myself. Also: my son was in a school play and parents were encouraged to bring a meal for the actors during tech week so they could continue to rehearse without leaving for supper. I brought this. Unfortunately, it looks kind of unappealing. Some students were "brave" and tried it, others passed it up. Most who tried it liked it, my son was mortified at my choice. Too bad!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles*
1 teaspoon ginger, grated (i use jarred ginger)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
1 small zucchini, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped peanuts for garnish
- parsley or cilantro sprigs for garnish

How To Make west african peanut stew

Step 1

Heat oil in soup pot. Add onions, sweet potatoes, red pepper and garlic. Stir over medium-high heat until onions have softened.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, broth and peanut butter. Stir together and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add zucchini, cook for another 5 minutes. If the stew is too thick, add extra broth.
Step 3

* NOTES: A) Instead of tomatoes, use equivalent amount of salsa. Mild, medium, or hot is your choice. B) Use a hotter variety of pepper or use part red pepper and part jalapeño.
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