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Peanut Stew

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Makes: 6 Servings
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

A hearty stew combining creamy peanut butter, hearty vegetables, and spices. Perfect for a chilly evening, it brings the warmth of garlic, ginger, and cumin to your table for a satisfying meal. 

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (about 15 oz)
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 pounds whole yellow or red potatoes, peeled, halved, and cut into quarters (about 6 potatoes)
  • 2 cups kale, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1 whole lime, zest and juice

Directions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a pot and add onions. Cook for a few minutes.
  2. Add ginger and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cumin and salt.
  3. Add peanut butter, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
  4. Bring to a boil and add potatoes.
  5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender and cooked through.
  6. Add kale, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes,
  7. Serve garnished with lime zest, lime juice, and crushed peanuts; drizzle with Sriracha for a spicy kick (optional)

Notes

Yellow and red potatoes will stay fork tender in this stew. Russet potatoes may fall apart and get mushy.
 

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Created by Potatoes USA, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 353
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 98 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 1315 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 353
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 12 g
Minerals
Calcium 98 mg
Potassium 1315 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 105 mg
Phosphorus 234 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 52 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 42 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin K 41 mcg
Folate 78 mcg
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 56 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 3/4 cups