Zutaten für African Peanut And Squash Stew
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 small hot chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- Up to 2 cups water (as an alternative to vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup natural style creamy peanut butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts (or salted peanuts), plus extra for garnish (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (optional, if not using water)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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Zubereitung von African Peanut And Squash Stew
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-2 small chiles, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference); 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Add 1.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed, and stir to coat with the spices.
- Add 1 cup of vegetable broth (or water) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup of vegetable broth (or water) until completely smooth.
- Stir the peanut butter mixture into the stew. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, and 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (or salted peanuts), and simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
11g
Carbs
9g
