This Peanut and Tomato Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings for a hearty meal. Made with rich peanut butter, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices, this stew is perfect for colder days. The creamy peanut butter adds a nutty and creamy texture to the stew, while the tomatoes provide a tangy and slightly sweet taste. Serve it with fluffy rice or crusty bread for a filling and delicious dinner. This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Crushed peanuts, for garnish
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until they are fragrant and translucent.
- Add the red bell pepper and carrot, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, peanut butter, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts.
- Enjoy with rice or crusty bread for a filling and delicious meal.
Interesting Facts
Peanuts are not technically nuts but belong to the legume family.
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Peanut butter was first introduced as a health food in the early 1900s.