Vegetarian Mafe (African Stew)

• 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or Canola)
• 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 small turnips, peeled and chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped
• 2 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• water, as needed
• 3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions and cook until beginning to brown.
3. Add vegetables one at a time, sauteing each one for a minute or two before adding the next.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and about one cup of water (depending on thickness of stew you desire). Reduce heat & simmer until all the vegetables are tender (15-30 minutes).
5. Spoon out half a cup of the broth & mix it with the peanut butter to make a smooth paste. Return to the pot & simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Serve over cooked, hot rice (optional).

peanut oil, onions, butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, swiss chard, jalapenos, tomato sauce, water, peanut butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-mafe-african-stew-457209 (may not work)