African Yam Stew

Sandy in California's Note:

I made this last night and it was great! Very simple and very good for you. I tasted it before adding the lemon juice and I think that I liked it better without, but the recipe (from a nutrition book - Becoming Vegetarian) called for it, so I've included it below. I added some cooked tomatoes at the same time as the yams. I used 2 very rounded teaspoons of some Chinese Chili Garlic sauce I had in the fridge. I ate it with a dolop of yogurt. Nothing else needed, it's a complete meal. My boyfriend ate it with Pita though. I can't wait for the leftovers tonight :-)

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cups peeled and diced yams
• 1 cup canned chick-peas
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups chopped collard greens or 2 cups kale
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos or 1 tablespoon tamari
• chili sauce

Directions:

1. Heat 2 Tblsp of stock in a large pot. Add the onion and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, adding more stock if necessary.
2. Add the remaining stock, yams, chickpeas, rice and salt; simmer for 45 minutes.
3. In small bowl, blend the peanut butter with 1/2 cpu of liquid from the stew to make a smooth paste. Stir into the stew along with the greens and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the lemon juice, pepper and tamari or Braggs; add chili sauce to taste.
5. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Reviews

[LittleBitGranola]

I loved this. I cut the recipe in half since it was only my husband and I but then wished I hadn't! Made it with spinach and quinoa since that's what I had and extra PB because we love it. I also left out the lemon because I liked it how it was.

[Reddyrat]

Very tasty. I made it with red quinoa. I also used a full bunch of kale. That and the quinoa took up so much room that I added an extra 2 cups of veggie broth, an extra spoonful of peanut butter, and an extra tablespoon of soy sauce. I really enjoyed this dish!

[Chef #951283]

This was a great one pot meal! Delicious and very filling.