1medium sweet potatopeeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1medium white oniondiced
3fresh Roma tomatoesdiced
1red bell peppercut into 1½-inch-long pieces
3cloves garlicminced
¼teaspoon ground cloves
¼teaspoon red chili flakes
1teaspoon cumin
¾teaspoon sea salt
1(15-ounce) can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
2cups vegetable broth
⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoonssmooth peanut butter
1tablespoon honey
2cups spinachkale or chard may also be used
Cilantro and toasted peanuts for garnish
Instructions
To a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, add sweet potato, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, cloves, chili flakes, cumin, salt and chickpeas. Stir to coat vegetables with spices and seasoning.
In a bowl, whisk broth, peanut butter and honey until smooth. Add to slow cooker, pouring over vegetables.
Cook on low for 6–7 hours, until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened, stirring occa-sionally. Add spinach during the last 15 minutes, stirring in to wilt. Add seasoning to taste.
Serve over cooked rice or quinoa or alone, and top with chopped cilantro and toasted peanuts.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
African Peanut Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrates 33g11%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 8g
Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.