Peanut Stewed Ground Pork and Spinach

Name: Peanut Stewed Ground Pork and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground pork; 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup peanut butter (creamy); 5 ounce fresh spinach; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup white rice (uncooked); 2 cup water; 2 tablespoon roasted peanuts (chopped, for garnish)

A quick and hearty West African-inspired stew with ground pork, rich peanut butter, diced tomatoes, and fresh spinach, served over steamed rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: West African
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.59/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground pork
0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup peanut butter (creamy)
5 ounce fresh spinach
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
2 cup water
2 tablespoon roasted peanuts (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the white rice according to package directions. Typically, combine 1 cup of uncooked white rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the pork. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, ground ginger, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add the fresh spinach to the stew, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the peanut stewed ground pork and spinach over the fluffy steamed white rice. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.

Notes

This stew has a rich, nutty flavor. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level. Leftovers reheat beautifully and are great for lunch the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 845
Protein: 54 g
Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
Fat: 42 g
Fiber: 11.5 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg