African Peanut Stew

African Peanut Stew Recipe

This African-inspired dish is usually prepared with chicken, but this vegetarian version, using edamame, is super nutritious. In addition, the tomatoes, sweet potatoes and spinach infuse it with fiber, protein and antioxidants. Serve on rice for a hearty main dish.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion (about 2 medium)
1 1/4 cups finely chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery (about 2 medium stalks)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 bay leaf
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
1/4 cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground black pepper


Instructions
1. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients (onion through celery); sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute (do not brown garlic). Add tomatoes and bay leaf; cook, uncovered, until tomatoes are slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
3. Add broth and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 8 minutes. Add edamame and peanut butter; stir to combine. Add cilantro and spinach; cook until thoroughly heated and spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 8.

Recipe by Cheryl Forberg, Relish the Healthy Table, “The Biggest Loser’s Plan to Win,” Jan. 2008. Forberg is the author of Positively Ageless: A 28-Day Plan for a Younger, Slimmer, Sexier You (Rodale, April 2008) and Stop the Clock! Cooking (Avery, 2003). Recipe adapted from Stop the Clock! Cooking. Visit her website at cherylforberg.com
Nutritional Information
Per (1-cup) serving: 190 calories, 8g fat, 11g prot., 21g carbs., 5g fiber, 560mg sodium.


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This is the first vegetarian stew recipe that I have found that I truly enjoy. It is easy to prepare, full of a variety of flavors, fiber and protein. Just prior to serving, I add a 1/4 cup cooked brown rice to each bowl. What a hearty meal that fills you up not out! Makes great lunch leftovers for work the next day. This recipe is a keeper; thanks Cheryl Forberg!
sweetone
2/8/08 5:10 AM
I love the recipe. I make it all the time. It's easy to make and has a great flavor. This is one of my favorate meatless meals.
djd04901
1/6/09 6:53 PM
I was wondering about substituting beans in African Peanut Stew for meat. Just happened upon this version and love the idea of the edamame. I used chicken in mine, but may try this next time. As my recipe calls for, chard or kale work great as well as the spinach. Also an interesting idea to use almond butter.

http://naturalchefshoshana.blogspot.com/2009/12/recipe-african-chicken-stew.html
shoshd
12/30/09 4:17 PM

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