Peanut Stew
This peanut-stew recipe is the perfect meal for a cozy night in. It is a comforting and satisfying plant-based dish rich in protein. The thick and creamy peanut broth is complemented by the addition of chickpeas, collard greens, and potatoes. You can substitute the potatoes for sweet potatoes if you prefer.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1.5 inch / 4 cm peeled and grated
- 3 tomatoes cubed
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 4 collard green leaves chopped
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup water or veggie stock
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter + 1/2 cup water blended together
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp Berbere Spice*
*or make your own Berbere Spice blend:
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- pinch of cayenne pepper
For garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion with salt until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and spices, and roast for 1 minute. If you don't have Berbere spice, you can make your own by mixing sweet paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Add tomatoes, potatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, peanut butter, and water/soup stock and boil for about 25 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Add collard greens at the end and garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve with rice or bread, and enjoy your delicious and hearty peanut stew!