African Pineapple Peanut Stew Recipe

Name: African Pineapple Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 -5 cups kale (1 bunch) or 4 -5 cups swiss chard (1 bunch); 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; ½ cup natural-style peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt, celtic (more or less to taste); ½ cup peanuts, skinless, crushed (more or less for garnish); 3 scallions, chopped (more or less for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 -5 cups kale (1 bunch) or 4 -5 cups swiss chard (1 bunch)
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
½ cup natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt, celtic (more or less to taste)
½ cup peanuts, skinless, crushed (more or less for garnish)
3 scallions, chopped (more or less for garnish)

1
Saute onions and garlic in oil, stirring often until lightly browned.
2
While onions are cooking, wash the kale or chard, pull or cut out large stems, stack leaves on cutting surface and slice crosswise into 1 inch slices.
3
Add the can of pineapple with its juice to the onions.
4
Bring to a simmer.
5
Stir in the kale or chard, cover, let simmer about 5 minutes, just until the greens are tender.
6
Mix in the peanut butter, soy sauce and cilantro, simmer 5 more minutes.
7
Add the sea salt to taste.
8
Serve it over your favorite grain and top with the crushed peanuts and chopped scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 -5 cups kale (1 bunch) or 4 -5 cups swiss chard (1 bunch), and more.

Yes, African Pineapple Peanut Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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African Pineapple Peanut Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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