Chickpea & Peanut Stew

Description: Nice vegan stew made creamy by the peanut butter. I love to make this extra spicy to contrast the sweet of the peanut butter. For even more zing (and to add the health benefits) I like to add a few more minced cloves of garlic a minute or two before it's done. Changed a bit but originally from Kate's(Vegan)Cookery Site.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -2 chili pepper, minced (use hot or mild depending on your tastes)
• 2 cups vegetable broth, from bouillon cube is fine,about
• 5 -6 tablespoons peanut butter, to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, i like crushed but chopped is good too
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• salt & pepper

Steps:

1. cook onion till almost soft in broth or a little oil.
2. add garlic and other veggies and cook for a couple minutes.
3. Add all remaining ingredients- Use only as much broth as needed to make it a stew-like consistency.
4. Bring to a boil and then let simmer about 10 minutes or depending on how crip or tender you like your veggies.
5. Great with added cayenne for extra spice.