GROUNDNUT STEW

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My Aunt Linda was a missionary in Africa for more than 40 years and gave me the recipe for this cozy stew with a hint of peanut butter. -Heather Ewald, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces pork stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 large green pepper, cut into wedges
1 cup chopped tomatoes
4 cups cubed eggplant
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen sliced okra
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil; set aside. In a food processor, combine the onion, green pepper and tomatoes; cover and process until blended. , In a large saucepan, combine the eggplant, water, okra and onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in the peanut butter, salt, pepper and browned meat. Cook, uncovered, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with chopped green onions.Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges