Seasoned African Spinach

Description: I don't know why this recipe is African. It came to me from a friend in Pennsylvania, who has no African roots that I know of. It can be a complete, vegetarian meal served with rice, or a more protein-rich meal with the addition of a chicken breast. Preparation time does not include cooking rice.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 lb fresh spinach, trimmed
• 1/2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

1. Cook onion and pepper in the oil in a large pot or skillet for about 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
2. Add spinach and tomato. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is tender.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until hot throughout.
4. Serve over rice.