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African Peanut Stew

This stew is full of delicious flavors, textures, and aromas. With soft chunks of tofu, kale, crunchy peanuts, and fresh cilantro. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine african
Keyword african peanut stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, chopped
  • 10 oz. plum tomatoes
  • 15 oz. tofu, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp ground paprika
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 heaping cup chopped dinosaur kale
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss tomatoes in a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 12 min. until blistered and soft. Add to a blender, along with onion, garlic, ginger, and a tbsp of water. Blend until smooth. Set aside. 

  2. In a large stockpot, heat a tsp of oil. Add cubed tofu and cook for 5-6 min. until slightly crispy and golden brown. Pour in tomato mixture. Add salt, paprika, cumin, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 min. 

  3. Add in peanut butter and vegetable broth. Season with salt if needed. Simmer for an additional 8 min. Stir in kale and chopped cilantro. 

  4. Serve with brown rice. Sprinkle on chopped cilantro and garnish with lime.