Vegetarian Ndole With Spinach And Peanuts

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh Spinach
• 2 cups Raw Peanuts (blanched)
• 1 unit Onion (large)
• 4 units Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger (fresh)
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 unit Habanero pepper(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 unit Bouillon cube (vegetable)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the blanched peanuts in warm water for 15 minutes, then blend into a smooth paste with a little water.

2. 2

   Wash the spinach thoroughly, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and chop finely.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil and sauté half of the sliced onions until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the blended peanut paste to the pot and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and the remaining chopped onions, then add the vegetable broth and bouillon cube.

6. 6

   Add the chopped spinach to the peanut mixture and stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Simmer the mixture on low heat for another 15 minutes until the stew thickens and the flavors meld.

8. 8

   Adjust salt to taste and serve hot with fried plantains or boiled yams.