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Spicy Peanut Stew Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago “The basis of all African meals is a soupy stew served with a starch,” explains Jessica B. Harris, culinary historian and author of The Africa Cookbook: Tastes of a Continent. This West African version gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanu... More Prep:20m Cook:45m Servings:6	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)

1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)

1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles

1 lb. butternut or acorn squash, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 3 cups)

1/2 lb. cauliflower florets (about 4 cups)

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

6 cups cooked brown rice

1 head watercress, stems removed

Directions

Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger and garlic, and cook 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are soft.

Add potato and tomatoes. Increase heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 2 cups water, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer partially covered, 10 minutes. Add squash and cauliflower, and cook 15 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender.

Whisk together peanut butter and ½ cup warm water in small bowl. Add to stew, and cook 4 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon over rice, and top with watercress.

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Comments

lunasea 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Hey JM sweetie and thank you for offering this. I have several cookbooks from Jessica B. Harris and this recipe rocks. I love it and have had the pleasure of making it several times. It is so delicious. You go GF - ^5!

trigger 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I will have to look into Jessica B. Harris and see what you two are talking about. A near by restaurant server West African Peanut soup and it is so good.
This does sound like a delicious recipe. Thank you Joymarie
Michael

kimmer 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds delicious JM!

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