West African Peanut Stew

West African Peanut Stew

A deliciously hearty meal perfect for colder evenings, known as Tigadegena in West African countries. It combines peanut butter with butternut squash and a bunch of flavourful spices.

โฑ Prep 10 minutes min โšก Perform 30 minutes min ๐Ÿท๏ธ MDB
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Instructions

Recipe steps from Mealie.

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Step 1

Boil half a liter of water in a kettle.

2
Step 2

Peel the butternut squash and cut into bite-sized cubes.

3
Step 3

Peel the onions and cut into large dice.

4
Step 4

Wash the red pepper and cut into large dice.

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Step 5

Peel the garlic and finely chop.

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Step 6

Combine all spices into a small bowl to have ready to add to the stew later.

7
Step 7

Wash the rice and cook in a pot with the preboiled water for about 19 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and keep aside.

8
Step 8

Heat some oil in a large pan and once hot, add the onion. Fry for about 4 minutes.

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Step 9

Add the butternut squash and pepper to the onion and fry for another minute.

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Step 10

Add the garlic and spices to the pan, mix well and stir through.

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Step 11

Add the whole tin of chopped tomatoes (including liquid) and 300 ml water to the pan. Stir and bring to the boil.

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Step 12

Turn down the heat and let the stew simmer for about 20 minutes.

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Step 13

Check that the butternut squash is cooked, then stir the peanut butter into the stew.

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Step 14

Wash the spinach and add into the stew. Mix slowly to let the spinach shrink.

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Step 15

Serve the stew with the rice.

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