How to cook peanut butter stew/Maafè

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar texture with less saturated fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a protein-rich alternative for vegetarians.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without extra cost.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color and mild flavor without heat.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in peanut butter until well combined with the tomato mixture.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add diced carrots and sweet potatoes.

Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Finish with a splash of lime juice and garnish with coriander.

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