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VEGAN NIGERIAN CHICKEN STEW
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet or
frying pan - Wooden spoon or
spatula
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g plant-based "chicken" substitute (e.g., tofu, tempeh, seitan), cubed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the plant-based "chicken" substitute cubes to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a
large pot , heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. - Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and tomatoes to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, curry powder, thyme, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix well to coat the vegetables.
- Add the vegetable broth or water to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked plant-based "chicken" substitute cubes to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Serve the Nigerian Vegan "Chicken" Stew hot with rice, bread, or any other desired accompaniment.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 200 | Total Fat: 6g | Total Carbohydrates: 30g | Dietary Fiber: 6g | Protein: 10g
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