CREAMY AFRICAN STEW

This hearty stew is rich with flavors, colors, and nutrients. The coconut, peanut, and curry give this dish an exotic flavor. It's easy to prepare and very inexpensive. Serve as a stew or over brown rice. 

Ingredients       
 2 onions, sliced into half rings
 1 carrot, diced
 3 celery stalks, diced
 2 teaspoons minced garlic
 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock
 One 28-ounce canned diced tomatoes
 1 tablespoon curry powder
 1 teaspoon sea salt
 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (100% peanuts)
 1 cup lite coconut milk
 One 15-ounce can chick peas, rinsed and drained
 2 cups chopped frozen spinach

 Instructions     
1.  Add all the ingredients to a pot and cook over high heat until bubbly, 10-15 minutes. 

2. Turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. 

HINT:  I like to throw everything into a slow cooker and allow it to cook over medium heat for 2-3 hours. Turn the heat to low cooking until you are ready to serve.  The flavors are perfect after they have cooked for the day.