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Hearty African Peanut Strew

This African-inspired peanut stew brings together warming spices, legumes, and whole grains into a deeply satisfying, one-pot meal.
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Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew
  • 4 cups diced onions (red, white or yellow onion)
  • 2 cups diced or sliced carrots
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced (abut 2 Tablespoons)
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cups peeled, diced, sweet potatoes
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz can, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (omit if you don't like any heat)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter powder or peanut butter
  • 6 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Turn on the sauté mode on your 8 Qt Instant Pot, add the onions, garlic and carrots with a little water to prevent sticking, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Put the lid on and close the steam valve to sealing.
  3. Cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
  4. Allow a natural pressure release (10–15 minutes), then quick release if needed.
  5. Stir and adjust thickness. Add up to 2 extra cups of water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency. It does thicken as it cools.
  6. Serve with desired toppings such as chopped peanuts, cilantro & mock sour cream. Serve over chopped arugula or kale if desired.
  7. Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) Put ingredients in the slow cooker, cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
    Stove Top - Use a large Dutch Oven, sauté in water onions, garlic, ginger, and carrots for 5-7 minutes, add seasonings, and rest of ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 - 60 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked, add more broth or water if needed.

Notes

This freezes well for future meals.
Substitute peanut butter for peanut powder if desired.
Use almond butter if there is a peanut allergry.
 

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