African Peanut Stew

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1 1⁄2 cups)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 1⁄4 cups)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped carrots
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T. peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 T. curry powder
• 1 can (14 1⁄2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 sweet potato (12-oz.), peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups shelled edamame
• 1⁄4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 bag (5-oz.) baby spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1⁄2 t. salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper