Senegalese Vegetable Mafé

Description

 * Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 large onions, finely chopped
 * 4 tbsp peanut oil
 * 2 cups pumpkin, winter squash, or sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks
 * 4 turnips
 * 4 medium potatoes, quartered
 * 2 large carrots, cut in chunks
 * ½ small head of cabbage, coarsely chopped
 * 2 large tomatoes, quartered
 * 1 bunch fresh leafy greens (spinach, chard, etc) or 1 small package frozen greens
 * 2 chile peppers or 1 tsp cayenne
 * 2 cups tomato sauce
 * ¾ cup peanut butter

Directions

 * 1) Brown the onions in hot oil in a large, heavy skillet or stew pot.
 * 2) Add the vegetables, one at a time, sauteing each for a minute or so before adding the next.
 * 3) Stir in tomato sauce, along with about a cup of water, reduce heat, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender.
 * 4) Spoon out about half a cup of the hot broth and mix it with the peanut butte to make a smooth paste.
 * 5) Add to the pot, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 6) Serve over rice.