{"id":529,"date":"2012-06-11T20:07:21","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T01:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivaciouschef.com\/?p=529"},"modified":"2012-06-11T20:07:47","modified_gmt":"2012-06-12T01:07:47","slug":"african-curried-coconut-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivaciouschef.com\/?p=529","title":{"rendered":"African Curried Coconut Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s getting hotter outside and we’re looking to eat healthier. And as our work days get busier, we’re finding less and less time to cook during the week. A hot Sunday afternoon is a good excuse to stay in the AC and cook . . . and cook . . . and cook. Even though it’s hot out, this stew sounded too perfect to pass up – plus we made some additions with sweet potato and brown rice. Give this simple stew a shot – even on a hot day.<\/p>\n

African Curried Coconut Stew<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons peanut oil
\n1 medium onion, diced
\n1 medium red bell pepper, diced
\n1 jalape\u00f1o chili, seeded and minced
\n2 large cloves garlic, minced
\n3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
\n1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
\n1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
\n1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
\n2 1\/4 teaspoon mild curry powder
\n1\/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
\nFreshly ground black pepper, to taste
\n1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
\n3\/4 cup cooked brown rice
\n2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<\/p>\n

In a medium stockpot, over medium heat, add the oil, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute. While stirring constantly, add the curry and saute for 30 seconds. Add the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, sweet potato, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, covered, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add the rice and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir through the chopped parsley and serve warm.<\/p>\n

Adapted from The Tropical Vegan Kitchen<\/em> by Donna Klein; available at <\/em>http:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/African-Curried-Coconut-Soup-with-Chickpeas-352349.<\/p>\n

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