Congolese Spinach Peanut Stew

African · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congolese Spinach Peanut Stew

Tender spinach simmered in a luscious peanut butter and tomato sauce, an iconic Central African comfort food.

17 min Easy Serves 3$2.90 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Contains: Peanuts

Ingredients

  • Spinach

    400 g

    $0.96

  • Smooth Peanut Butter

    3 tbsp

    $0.48

  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22

  • Garlic

    2 cloves

    $0.08

  • Vegetable oil

    1 tbsp

    $0.05

  • Tinned tomatoes

    1 tin

    $1.10

  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00

  • Cayenne Pepper

    1/4 tsp

    $0.01

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the fresh spinach.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, then fry the onions and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in the tinned tomatoes and cayenne pepper, stirring and simmering for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk the peanut butter with 100ml warm water until smooth, then stir into the simmering tomato sauce.

  5. 5

    Add the spinach in batches, stirring gently until wilted into the sauce, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and serve hot.

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