Ingredients
1 onion, cut into 1 in. piece
3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 in. piece ginger, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
3 yams, peeled and chopped into bite-sized cubes
1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1 in. pieces (red or yellow look nice)
2 c. boiling water or broth
1 can whole tomatoes with juice
1 can chickpeas, rinsed
1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed
½ c. unsweetened organic peanut butter
1 bunch kale, chopped (substitute collards or spinach if you want)
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional)
Cilantro (optional garnish)
Fresh whole peanuts (optional garnish)
Preparation
- In a large pot over medium heat sauté onion, garlic and pepper, with a bit of water. Cover with lid to keep the moisture released from the veggies in the pan. Stir frequently to prevent the veggies from sticking.
- Add spices and sweet peppers. Cook for a couple more minutes, continuing to stir.
- Mix the peanut butter with the boiling water and whisk to dissolve to prevent clumping. Either use a 4 cup glass measuring cup or place it in a mixing bowl so that there is room to stir.
- Add the peanut broth, yams, tomatoes and juice, and beans to the stew pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in corn and kale and cook for about 5 more minutes, until yams and greens are tender. Add water if you want a brothier feel for the soup or let reduce for a thicker stew. Serve over brown rice or quinoa and garnish as you wish.