West African Peanut Stew with Creamy Polenta

This vegan twist on a classic soul food dish is packed with flavor and comfort. The peanut butter gives the stew a rich, savory flavor, and the creamy polenta is the perfect accompaniment for soaking up all the delicious sauce.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can of black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot.
3. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, peanut butter, and cumin to the pot.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the stew has thickened.
6. Serve over polenta.
7. Enjoy!