West African Peanut Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (or serrano if you like it more spicy)
2 chicken breasts, finely chopped
2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1/2-1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp berbere , spice powder (or cayenne)
1/2 tsp ground cloves
black pepper , to taste
1 -2 tsp sugar
3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups broth
1/2-1 cup crunchy peanut butter ( adjust to taste)
peanuts, for garnish (optional)
1 dash lemons ( optional) or 1 dash lime juice (optional)

Directions:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; cook until the onion is translucent. Add the chili pepper(s), heat for several more minutes.
Add the chicken, turmeric, berbere, and cloves. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is done.
Add the tomatoes, grated carrot and any other vegetables you want to use. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the water or broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the peanut butter and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir well for 5-10 minutes, or until the peanut butter dissolves. Add the sugar and lemon/lime juice (if using). Taste, and adjust any ingredients to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes longer. Serve hot with toasted bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	383.42 Kcal (1605 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.69g	43%
Cholesterol	3.08mg	1%
Sodium	310.17mg	13%
Potassium	320.25mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.56g	7%
Sugars	6.63g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.47g	22%
Protein	12.71g	25%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	59.3mg	329%
Calcium	44.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.56 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.12g	43%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	1%
Sodium	79.73mg	13%
Potassium	82.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.03g	7%
Sugars	1.7g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	22%
Protein	3.27g	25%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	32%
Iron	15.2mg	329%
Calcium	11.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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