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Creamy Vegan Peanut & Spinach Stew – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Vegan Peanut & Spinach Stew

This Creamy Vegan Peanut & Spinach Stew is a beautiful, African-inspired dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, savory, and satisfying meal. The combination of creamy peanut butter, tangy tomatoes, and earthy spinach creates a symphony of flavors that will have y
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • What You'll Need
  • Equipment
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (32 g / 1.13 oz) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
  • 3 tbsp (50 g / 1.76 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 3 cups (90 g) chopped fresh spinach OR 10 oz / 280 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ¼–½ cup / 35-70 g (2.47 oz) chopped peanuts, plus more for garnish
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) water or vegetable stock
  • for the Perfect Stew
  • For a richer flavor, toast the peanuts in a dry pan for a few minutes before chopping and adding them to the stew.
  • If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent a watery stew.

Method
 

  1. How to Make It
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter, tomato paste, and diced tomato until well combined.
  6. Cook for another minute to deepen the flavors.
  7. Add the spinach, chopped peanuts, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
  8. Stir until the spinach begins to wilt.
  9. Pour in the water or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  10. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The stew should thicken slightly.
  11. Serve the hot peanut stew immediately over a bed of fluffy rice, garnished with extra chopped peanuts.
  12. Adjust the consistency to your liking.
  13. Add a splash more vegetable stock for a thinner stew, or let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to thicken it up.
  14. Don't be shy with the cayenne! A little extra heat beautifully balances the richness of the peanut butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 32.5g

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