West African Groundnut Stew

Serving Size  : 1     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : Stews

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       2       sweet potatoes -- cubed

       2       tablespoons  oil

       3       cloves  garlic -- minced

       3       tablespoons  ginger root -- minced

       2       tablespoons  coriander -- ground

     1/2      teaspoon  cayenne

       4       cups  onion -- chopped

       1       eggplant -- cubed

       2       tomatoes -- chopped

     1/2      cup  stock -- or water

       1        cup  zucchini -- chopped

       2        green bell peppers

       2        cups  tomato juice

     1/2       cup  peanut butter

Steam or boil sweet potato cubes until tender.  Saute garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute; add onions and cook until soft. 

Add tomatoes, eggplant & stock/water; simmer 10 minutes. 

Add zucchini & bell pepper, continue to simmer until all vegetables are tender, ~ 20 minutes. 

Add sweet potatoes to stew along with tomato juice and almond butter. 

Stir well and simmer on very low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.  Serve on rice, couscous or millet.