Senegalese Okra Stew Recipe

Name: Senegalese Okra Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small sweet onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 habanero, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubed butternut squash; Salt; 3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 3/4 pound okra, trimmed and sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick; 1/4 cup cashew butter; Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 habanero, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubed butternut squash
Salt
3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 pound okra, trimmed and sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick
1/4 cup cashew butter
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
3
Add the habanero, cumin and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4
Add the squash, season with salt and cook, stirring, until the squash is coated with the seasonings in the pan.
5
Add 3 cups of the broth and bring to a boil.
6
Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash is nearly tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
7
Stir in the okra and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
8
In a bowl, whisk the cashew butter with the remaining 1/2 cup of broth.
9
Stir the mixture into the stew and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Serve the stew in deep bowls, garnished with cilantro.

890

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small sweet onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Senegalese Okra 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.

Senegalese Okra Stew

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