Peanutty Stew

A spicy and savory one pot dish that the whole family will enjoy. Add some cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: African
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 cup instant brown rice
• 2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 sweet potato (medium, peeled and diced)
• 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounces, low-sodium, not drained)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup peanut butter (reduced-fat, creamy)
• 1.25 cup milk (fat-free)
• 3 cup baby spinach (coarsely chopped)
• 0.25 cup peanuts (chopped)
• 1 green onion (thinly sliced for garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine instant brown rice, chicken broth, dehydrated onion, garlic powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, sweet potato, tomatoes, and salt in a soup pot.
2. Bring to boil, then turn down to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in peanut butter and milk.
4. Return to gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Ladle stew into bowls and top with peanuts and green onion, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 9.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.4 g
• Fat: 6.8 g
• Fiber: 3.9 g
• Sodium: 145 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sugar: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 1 mg