African Pineapple Peanut Stew
(from redmed2000’s recipe box)
-super easy. Recommended by Danielle Roncari
Source: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: main dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bunch kale or Swiss chard (4 cups sliced)
- 2 cups undrained canned crushed pineapple (20-ounce can)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
- crushed skinless peanuts
- chopped scallions
Directions
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In a covered saucepan, saute’ the onions and garlic in the oil for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned.
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While the onions saute’, wash the kale or Swiss chard.
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Remove and discard the large stems and any blemished leaves.
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Stack the leaves on a cutting surface and slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.
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Add the pineapple and its juice to the onions and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in the kale or chard, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until just tender.
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Mix in the peanut butter, Tabasco, and cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add salt to taste, and serve.