Looking for something warm and spicy during the winter months? Try this recipe for Spinach Stew, a common dish in Central Africa! Spinach is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, along with other vitamins and minerals (Popeye knew what he was doing). This recipe comes to us courtesy of Samuel Akombi, a refugee resettled in Atlanta, GA.
Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, chopped (or substitute 2 small packages frozen spinach)
1 teaspoon salt
2 chili peppers (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
4 tablespoons peanut butter
Preparation
- In a heavy skillet or stew pot, combine oil and onions. Sauté on medium heat until onions are golden brown.
- Stir in tomatoes and green pepper. After a minute or so, add spinach, salt, and hot pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Thin peanut butter with 5 tablespoons of warm water to make a smooth paste. Add to the pot.
- Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add small amounts of water for desired thickness, and also to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Serve with rice — or fufu!
Serves four.
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