Vegetarian Groundnut Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon pressed garlic clove
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes)
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup apple juice or apricot juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2-2 cups chopped okra
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onions in the oil for about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the cayenne and garlic and saute for a couple more minutes.

3. 3

   Add the cabbage and sweet potatoes and saute, covered, for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Mix in the juices, salt, ginger, cilantro and tomatoes.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Add the okra and simmer for 5 minutes more.

7. 7

   Stir in the peanut butter, place the pan on a heat diffuser, and simmer gently until ready to serve.

8. 8

   Add more juice or water if the stew is too thick.