Peanut Stew with Kidney Beans & Coconut Milk
Source
https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-peanut-stew-kidney-beans/
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil, or 2 tbsp broth (for oil-free)
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth), or almond butter / sunbutter for nut-free
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp chili powder, or cayenne
- 1-2 tsp curry powder, or garam masala / Jamaican curry / berbere / baharat
- 120g chopped tomato (about ½ cup)
- 350-475g mixed veggies (bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)
- 240ml coconut milk, full fat
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar, or sweetener
- 425g canned kidney beans (1 can), drained & rinsed
- 120ml water
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime juice, for garnish
- Chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil (or broth) in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion and garlic until golden.
- Add oregano, thyme, chili powder, and curry powder. Stir into onions for a few seconds.
- Add tomatoes and cook 2 min. Add peanut butter and mix in. Splash of water helps prevent clumping.
- Add veggies and stir to coat. (For quick-cooking veggies like broccoli, add in step 5 instead.)
- Add coconut milk, drained kidney beans, salt, sugar, and water. Mix well. Cover and simmer 13-15 min until veggies are cooked to preference.
- Taste and adjust salt/sugar. Garnish with cilantro, lime juice, and chopped peanuts. Serve over rice, with garlic bread, or as is.
Tips & Notes
- African-style direction — add more peanut butter and a splash more broth if needed. Add a scotch bonnet pepper for authentic heat.
- Fall/winter version — add diced roasted sweet potatoes or squash.
- Extra greens — toss in spinach, swiss chard, kale, or collard greens near the end.
- Oil-free — use broth instead of oil for sautéing.
- Topping combos — fresh cilantro + chopped peanuts + lime juice is classic. Add sambal oelek or chili crisp for heat.
- Keeps 3 days fridge, 1 month freezer.
- Serve with — rice, garlic bread, gluten-free naan, chickpea flatbread, or cauliflower rice.
Tags
recipe, vegan