West African Peanut Stew

Name: West African Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 0.5 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.25 cup yellow onion (diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.75 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter; 0.5 cup sweet potato (diced); 2 cup fresh spinach; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup brown rice (uncooked)

A comforting and savory stew made with chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, and a rich peanut butter broth, served over wholesome brown rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: West African
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.57/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

0.5 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.25 cup yellow onion (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.75 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
0.5 cup sweet potato (diced)
2 cup fresh spinach
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup brown rice (uncooked)

Instructions

Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken thigh pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add diced yellow onion to the saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Whisk in chicken broth and creamy peanut butter until smooth. Add diced sweet potato. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Return chicken to the pot. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
While the stew simmers, cook the uncooked brown rice according to package directions. For 1 serving, combine 1/4 cup brown rice with 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Serve West African Peanut Stew over cooked brown rice.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add an extra cup of sweet potato or chickpeas. Adjust spices to your preference for a bolder flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 780
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 72.8 g
Fat: 38.5 g
Fiber: 12.1 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
Sugar: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 68 mg