EFO RIRO - NIGERIAN SPINACH STEW
Efo riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory, African stew made with 'Efo Shoko' (Lagos spinach) or 'Efo Tete' (African spinach). Who knew spinach could taste so good?
Provided by Tayo Oredola
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper and half of the onion together using a food processor.
- Chop up the other half of the onion and set aside.
- If using fresh spinach, chop it up, wash and squeeze, and leave in a colander. If using frozen spinach, microwave for a few minutes.
- Wash and drain the mushrooms.
- Heat palm oil in a pot on medium heat, add in your onions and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add in your blended tomato and pepper mix and stir for about a minute.
- Add the bouillon powder, crayfish, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- If using fresh spinach, add stock or water and bring to a boil.
- Add the goat meat, mushroom, and any other meat you desire and let boil for another 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach and stir intermittently for about 5 minutes.
- Add more salt or spices if desired.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, if you want it spicier and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 16 g, Sodium 598 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AFRICAN SPINACH AND PEANUT BUTTER STEW
Found online at www.fooddownunder.com, while looking for economical 'African' recipes. Tasty and nutritious, a vegetarian main dish or a good side dish. You could easily add garlic, cooking it with the onions, add some mushrooms, adding with the tomatoes, and I think some chilli, fresh, powdered or flaked, would also add a bit of spice to this very versatile dish!
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Stew
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the onions and fry in oil until soft.
- Peel the tomatoes in boiling water (or use tinned tomatoes). Slice and add to the onions.
- Wash, trim and chop the spinach coarsely.
- Add to the stew and cook, covered, over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Thin the peanut butter with hot water to make a smooth paste.
- Add to the stew.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes, stirring and adding water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Serve over steamed rice, polenta, or mashed potatoes, in fact, you could eat it with anything, really!
WEST AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT STEW WITH CHICKEN
African-inspired spices infuse the peanut butter and tomato base of this hearty one-pot stew starring chicken, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. This recipe, which appeared in Allrecipes magazine's Dec/Jan 2020 issue, comes from Ellie's new cookbook, "Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet". This keeps up to 4 days, chilled in an airtight container.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and red bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then stir in peanut butter; simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 702.1 mg, Sugar 11 g
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW WITH SWEET POTATO & SPINACH
Sweet potatoes, peanut butter, spinach, cumin ... the comforting combo results in the heartiest, most flavorful vegan stew around.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice cooks, make the stew. Set a medium soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. When hot, add the olive oil and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once the stew comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the sweet potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter and the spinach. Stew is done when the peanut butter has distributed and the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you like.
- Serve with a scoop of brown rice and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AFRICAN SPINACH AND GROUNDNUT STEW (AKA PEANUT, KENYA/TANZANIA)
This is from "Best of Regional African Cooking". The original calls for 1/2 c. finely ground unsalted peanuts. That's too much work, so I substituted peanut butter. This is a very thick, rich vegetable side. It is not a stew like we think of stews in the US. My husband liked it, and it is the only spinach dish he will eat.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute onions and chili pepper in oil until onion is transparent.
- Add peanut butter and coconut milk slowly, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Add spinach. Salt to taste.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until spinach is cooked.
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW
A hearty stew that's super-easy to make and great for peanut butter lovers. Can be made vegetarian or with chicken. In a pinch, feel free to use vegetable or corn oil for peanut oil, powdered ginger for fresh, water for stock, etc. Kale works well in place of collard greens.
Provided by km1312
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Season with the crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour the chicken stock over the mixture. Stir the sweet potatoes into the liquid and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and cook at a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir the tomatoes, collard greens, and peanut butter into the soup. Partially cover the pot again and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, another 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1470.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
AFRICAN PEANUT BUTTER STEW
Once, when I was visiting Paris, my friend Emile from Gabon, Africa, made this dish for me. I was amazed that cooking with peanut butter could be so good.
Yield serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil or wipe with peanut oil.
- Scatter the onion in the pot.
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Tip the rice into the pot, add the liquid, and stir to make an even layer.
- Place the chicken on the rice. Add the bell pepper.
- In a measuring cup, whisk the milk, garlic, cayenne, salt, and peanut butter until the peanut butter dissolves. Pour over the chicken.
- Layer in the tomatoes, sweet potato, and spinach.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
- Use coconut milk instead of milk. Substituting soy or rice milk is also always acceptable in a Glorious One-Pot Meal.
- Substitute a minced jalapeño chile instead of the cayenne. Or use four shakes of red pepper flakes.
- Shrimp and/or scallops instead of, or along with, the chicken taste great, too. Or try tofu (use extra-firm cubes).
- Use sweet or white potatoes instead of rice.
- Calories: 426
- Protein: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
- Sodium: 626mg
- Fiber: 9g
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What is African spinach and peanut butter stew?
African spinach and peanut butter stew is a savory dish that is made with spinach leaves and peanut butter. The stew is typically served over a bed of rice or another type of grain. The dish has its origins in West Africa, where it is a staple food. The rich and creamy texture of the peanut butter complements the leafy greens perfectly and creates a delicious, comforting meal.What are the health benefits?
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green that is rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, and vitamin K. It is also packed with antioxidants that help to fight inflammation and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Peanut butter, on the other hand, is an excellent source of protein and healthy fats. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E. The combination of spinach and peanut butter creates a dish that is not only delicious but also provides a host of health benefits.Variations on the recipe
There are many variations on the African spinach and peanut butter stew recipe. Some recipes call for the addition of chicken or other types of meat, while others are vegetarian or vegan. Some recipes use different types of greens such as kale or collard greens instead of spinach. The spices used in the recipe can also vary, with some recipes calling for cumin, coriander, or turmeric to add extra flavor.How to make African spinach and peanut butter stew
To make a basic African spinach and peanut butter stew, you will need the following ingredients:- 4 cups of chopped spinach leaves
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil