African Peanut Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced or grated (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1-lb sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 lg handful spinach, stems removed and leaves chopped
• fresh cilantro, cooked rice, lime juice and crushed roasted peanuts for serving