West African Groundnut Stew Recipe

Name: West African Groundnut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in cubes; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 onions, chopped fine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter; 4 cups assorted chopped vegetables, such as zucchini,mushrooms and peppers

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 onions, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
4 cups assorted chopped vegetables, such as zucchini,mushrooms and peppers

1
In a large heavy pot, heat oil.
2
Roll chicken in flour and brown in oil with nutmeg and chili powder.
3
When chicken is browned, add onions and garlic, tomato paste, water, hot sauce (if using) and salt.
4
Stir well.
5
Mix the boiling water with the peanut butter and add to pot.
6
Simmer covered over low heat until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
7
About halfway through cooking, add chopped vegetables.
8
If stew is too watery, mix 2-3 tbsp of corn startch with cold water to make a thickening paste and add to stew.
9
Serve over a bed of rice.

1471

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in cubes, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, West African Groundnut 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.

West African Groundnut Stew

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