Guinean Peanut Sauce with Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the tomato sauce, peanut butter, vegetable broth and honey. Stir to combine.
4. Add the butternut squash and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender.
6. Stir in the parsley and serve over cooked rice or with a side of cooked vegetables.

Interesting Facts

• This Guinean Peanut Sauce with Butternut Squash is a great way to introduce African flavors into your meals.
• Peanut butter is a popular ingredient in African cooking, and gives this dish a creamy and flavorful sauce.
• Butternut squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.