African Peanut Stew: A Delightful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A flavorful and hearty African Peanut Stew featuring turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, peanut butter, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Mix in sweet potatoes, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg