Meatless Friday: Zambian Ifisashi (Peanut Stew)

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Ifisashi (Peanut Stew)

• 2 c water
• 1 c peanuts, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 2 bunches spinach or collard greens, washed and chopped
• Salt to taste

Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the peanuts, tomatoes and onion. After a few minutes, add the chopped greens. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until peanuts are soft and mixture has become a thick buttery sauce—about 15 minutes.

Serve hot over polenta or rice.

Makes 4–6 servings 

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