Vegetarian Mafe (African Stew) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Mafe (African Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or Canola); 2 large onions, peeled and chopped; 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces; 4 small turnips, peeled and chopped; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 1/2 head cabbage, chopped; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped; 2 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 2 cups tomato sauce; water, as needed; 3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons peanut oil (or Canola)
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
4 small turnips, peeled and chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 bunch swiss chard, chopped
2 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
water, as needed
3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook until beginning to brown.
3
Add vegetables one at a time, sauteing each one for a minute or two before adding the next.
4
Stir in tomato sauce and about one cup of water (depending on thickness of stew you desire). Reduce heat & simmer until all the vegetables are tender (15-30 minutes).
5
Spoon out half a cup of the broth & mix it with the peanut butter to make a smooth paste. Return to the pot & simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Serve over cooked, hot rice (optional).

590

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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: 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or Canola), 2 large onions, peeled and chopped, 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces, 4 small turnips, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Mafe (African 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.

Vegetarian Mafe (African Stew)

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