Powerhouse African Yam Stew



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 43 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
3 hrs 8 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 2cupsyellow split peas
  • 5yams, peeled and diced
  • 3sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
  • 1cupred lentils
  • water to cover
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1tablespoonminced ginger
  • ½cuppeanut butter
  • ½cuplemon juice
  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1(19 ounce) canchickpeas, drained
  • 2cupsfrozen spinach
  • salt to taste

  • Directions

    Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour.

    Combine drained split peas, yams, onions, and red lentils in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Stir in garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil; skim foam off the top with a slotted spoon. Simmer until yams are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

    Mash split peas, yams, and lentils with a potato masher. Stir peanut butter, lemon juice, and soy sauce into the soup. Add chickpeas and frozen spinach; cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.



    Cook's Note:

    Substitute vegetable broth for the water in step 2 if desired.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    776 Calories
    11g Fat
    144g Carbs
    32g Protein

    Calories 11g Fat 144g Carbs 32g Protein

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