African Peanut Stew
Nourishing
A rich and hearty stew with a creamy peanut butter base, shredded chicken, and wilted greens.
Dietary Profile
Free Of:
- ✓ Gluten
- ✓ Dairy
- ✓ Eggs
- ✓ Soy
- ✓ Fish
- ✓ Shellfish
- ✓ Tree Nuts
Contains:
- ⚠ Peanuts
TCM Profile
This stew is deeply building and warming.
- Thermal Nature: Warm to Hot. The ginger, garlic, and spices actively disperse cold and dampness from the body.
- Organ Networks: Enters the Spleen and Stomach channels.
- Action: The sweet flavor of the sweet potato and peanut harmonizes the center, while the pungent spices ensure Qi does not stagnate. Excellent for cold winter days or when feeling "heavy" and sluggish.
Additional Benefits
Designed to support metabolic health by prioritizing cellular nutrition over empty calories.
- Liver Protection: The soluble fiber in the sweet potatoes and greens creates a "gel" in the intestine, slowing absorption and protecting the liver from sugar spikes.
- Satiety & Gut Health: High-quality protein combined with healthy fats (from the peanuts) triggers satiety hormones early, preventing overeating. The diverse plant fibers feed the gut microbiome rather than the host.
Ingredients
Pot Size:
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs (boneless/skinless)
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (creamy, natural)
- 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- 1 large Sweet Potato, cubed
- 1 bag Spinach or Kale (wilted at the end)
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
- Spices: Cumin, Coriander, Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot (using Sauté mode), cook the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Build Base: Add the spices and toast for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and peanut butter.
- Simmer: Add chicken, sweet potatoes, and broth.
Pressure Cook: High Pressure for 10 minutes + Natural Release.
Stovetop: Simmer 30-40 mins. - Finish: Remove chicken, shred it, and return to pot. Stir in the greens until wilted. Serve over rice if desired.