West African Peanut Stew | Wilkinson.Graphics

Ingredients

• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, and diced (optional)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
• Fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 cup vegetable broth, more if needed
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 handfuls baby spinach or de-stemmed, or torn kale leaves
• Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, for serving
• Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving