African Peanut And Squash Stew

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Delicious and different...lots of protein and flavour - no meat!!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add the onion , cover , and cook , stirring a few times , until softened , about 5 minutes.

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Stir in the garlic , chiles , ginger , brown sugar , cinnamon , and cumin and cook for 1 minute.

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Add the squash and stir to coat with the spices.

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Add 1 cup of the water and salt and pepper to taste.

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Bring to a boil , then reduce the heat to low.

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Put the peanut butter in a small bowl and slowly add the remaining cup water , stirring until smooth.

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Stir the peanut butter mixture into the stew , cover , and simmer until the vegetables are tender , about 30 minutes.

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Allow 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time , add the black-eyed peas and peanuts and simmer until heated through.

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Before serving , taste to adjust the seasonings.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, hot chili pepper, fresh ginger, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, winter squash, water, natural-style peanut butter, salt & freshly ground black pepper, black-eyed peas, unsalted dry roasted peanuts