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African Inspired Turkey Peanut Stew
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African Inspired Turkey and Peanut Stew

Course Main Course
Cuisine African, American
Keyword African Peanut Stew, Turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 330kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes or more if you like it spicy
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces – about 4 cups
  • 1 796 ml can diced or crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable or poultry broth
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 lb turkey breast cut into ½ inch pieces, and sprinkled with salt and pepper
  • 1 398 ml can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups tightly packed spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Peanuts for serving
  • Cilantro for serving optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • While the onions are sautéing, take 1 cup of the broth, and mix it with the peanut butter until smooth (an emersion blender makes quick work of this step). Set aside.
  • Add in the chili powder, paprika and red pepper flakes to the pot and heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add in the red pepper, sweet potato, tomatoes with their juices, remaining broth, plus the broth with peanut butter. Mix to combine.
  • Add the turkey breast. Put the lid on the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is fork-tender and the turkey has cooked through.
  • Stir in the chickpeas and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with peanuts and cilantro (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal