Powerhouse African Yam Stew
Description
This African-inspired yam stew with split peas and red lentils is a nutritious powerhouse flavored with peanut butter, lemon, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
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2 cups yellow split peas
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5 yams, peeled and diced
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3 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
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1 cup red lentils
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water to cover
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
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2 cups frozen spinach
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour.
2
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.
3
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.