Spicy Peanut Stew With Cool Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Peanut Stew With Cool Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp); 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks (about 2 cups); 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 lb butternut squash (about 3 cups) or 1 lb acorn squash, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 3 cups); 12 lb cauliflower floret (about 4 cups); ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; 6 cups cooked brown rice; 1 head watercress, stems removed; ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 12 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup); ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced (optional); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, rated; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks (about 2 cups)
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 lb butternut squash (about 3 cups) or 1 lb acorn squash, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 3 cups)
12 lb cauliflower floret (about 4 cups)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups cooked brown rice
1 head watercress, stems removed
½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
12 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, rated
½ teaspoon salt

1
Cool Cucumber Sauce:.
2
Toss together all Cool Cucumber Sauce ingredients in small bowl.
3
Set aside to serve with Spicy Peanut Stew.
4
Spicy Peanut Stew:.
5
Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat.
6
Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in ginger and garlic, and cook 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are soft.
8
Add potato and tomatoes.
9
Increase heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in 2 cups water, and season with salt and pepper.
11
Simmer partially covered, 10 minutes.
12
Add squash and cauliflower, and cook 15 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender.
13
Whisk together peanut butter and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl.
14
Add to stew, and cook 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
15
Spoon over rice, and top with watercress.

2644

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

348

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup), 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup), 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Spicy Peanut Stew With Cool Cucumber Sauce 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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Spicy Peanut Stew With Cool Cucumber Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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