West African Peanut Stew

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 4 tablespoons FAIR TRADE olive oil
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 small sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups chopped kale or spinach
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from crsricebowl.org

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic and ginger in oil until tender. Add 5 cups water and season with crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper. Stir in sweet potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water, tomatoes, greens and peanut butter. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrients
Calories 403 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Fat 31 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Phosphorus 40 mg
Potassium 372 mg
Sodium 226 mg