Delicious Peanut and Tomato Stew for a Hearty Meal

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Delicious Peanut and Tomato Stew for a Hearty Meal
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 27, 2023

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

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until they are fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add the red bell pepper and carrot, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, peanut butter, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  7. Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts.
  8. 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.