African Pineapple Peanut Stew

(from redmed2000’s recipe box)

-super easy. Recommended by Danielle Roncari

Source: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 3 people

Categories: main dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch kale or Swiss chard (4 cups sliced)
  • 2 cups undrained canned crushed pineapple (20-ounce can)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste
  • crushed skinless peanuts
  • chopped scallions

Directions

  1. In a covered saucepan, saute’ the onions and garlic in the oil for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned.

  2. While the onions saute’, wash the kale or Swiss chard.

  3. Remove and discard the large stems and any blemished leaves.

  4. Stack the leaves on a cutting surface and slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.

  5. Add the pineapple and its juice to the onions and bring to a simmer.

  6. Stir in the kale or chard, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until just tender.

  7. Mix in the peanut butter, Tabasco, and cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes.

  8. Add salt to taste, and serve.

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