Chickpea & Peanut Stew

Nice vegan stew made creamy by the peanut butter. I love to make this extra spicy to contrast the sweet of the peanut butter. For even more zing (and to add the health benefits) I like to add a few more minced cloves of garlic a minute or two before it's done. Changed a bit but originally from Kate's(Vegan)Cookery Site.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -2  chili pepper, minced (use hot or mild depending on your tastes)
• 2  cups vegetable broth, from bouillon cube is fine,about
• 5 -6  tablespoons peanut butter, to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, i like crushed but chopped is good too
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1  teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1  zucchini, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. cook onion till almost soft in broth or a little oil.
2. add garlic and other veggies and cook for a couple minutes.
3. Add all remaining ingredients- Use only as much broth as needed to make it a stew-like consistency.
4. Bring to a boil and then let simmer about 10 minutes or depending on how crip or tender you like your veggies.
5. Great with added cayenne for extra spice.