Peanut, Chicken and Spinach Stew

Inspired by the Central African dish ‘Fumbwa’, this comforting stew combines chicken, greens and peanut butter to create a rich, deeply savoury meal w...Inspired by the Central African dish ‘Fumbwa’, this comforting stew combines chicken, greens and peanut butter to create a rich, deeply savoury meal with surprisingly little effort. The peanut butter melts into the sauce, adding creaminess and depth, while tomatoes, cumin and chilli balance the flavours. Packed with protein, beans and leafy greens, it’s a nourishing one-pot dinner that’s great for busy evenings. Serve as it is or alongside brown rice or wholegrains to soak up every last spoonful. Read more Inspired by the Central African dish ‘Fumbwa’, this comforting stew combines chicken, greens and peanut butter to create a rich, deeply savoury meal with surprisingly little effort. The peanut butter melts into the sauce, adding creaminess and depth, while tomatoes, cumin and chilli balance the flavours. Packed with protein, beans and leafy greens, it’s a nourishing one-pot dinner that’s great for busy evenings. Serve as it is or alongside brown rice or wholegrains to soak up every last spoonful. Inspired by the Central African dish ‘Fumbwa’, this comforting stew combines chicken, greens and peanut butter to create a rich, deeply savoury meal with surprisingly little effort. The peanut butter melts into the sauce, adding creaminess and depth, while tomatoes, cumin and chilli balance the flavours. Packed with protein, beans and leafy greens, it’s a nourishing one-pot dinner that’s great for busy evenings. Serve as it is or alongside brown rice or wholegrains to soak up every last spoonful.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts View all Chilli, Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Kale, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Peanuts, Nuts, Onion, Seeds, Coriander, Lemon, Chicken, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

46g
Protein
563kcal
Calories
30g
Total Fat
30g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
11g
Fibre
221mg
Calcium
17%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
175mg
Magnesium
42%
 
1659mg
Potassium
35%
 
240mg
Sodium
10%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1mcg
Vitamin B12
42%
 
1mcg
Vitamin D
5%
 
4.4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
314mcg
Vitamin B9
79%
 
477mcg
Vitamin A
53%
 
63mg
Vitamin C
70%
 
3mg
Zinc
27%
 
481mcg
Vitamin K
401%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B2
54%
 
16.7mg
Vitamin B3
104%
 
1.1mg
Vitamin B6
65%
 
515mg
Phosphorus
41%
 
Protein: 46g; Calories: 563kcal; Total Fat: 30g; Carbs: 30g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 221mg (17%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 175mg (42%); Potassium: 1659mg (35%); Sodium: 240mg (10%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1mcg (42%); Vitamin D: 1mcg (5%); Vitamin E: 4.4mg (29%); Vitamin B9: 314mcg (79%); Vitamin A: 477mcg (53%); Vitamin C: 63mg (70%); Zinc: 3mg (27%); Vitamin K: 481mcg (401%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.7mg (54%); Vitamin B3: 16.7mg (104%); Vitamin B6: 1.1mg (65%); Phosphorus: 515mg (41%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts View all Chilli, Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Kale, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Peanuts, Nuts, Onion, Seeds, Coriander, Lemon, Chicken, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
Swaps: red onion
finely chopped
garlic cloves
grated
red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
chicken thigh
boneless and skinless; cut into chunks
Swaps: black beans (can), cannellini beans (can)
drained and rinsed
roughly chopped
chicken stock
kale
finely chopped
peanut butter
juiced
coriander
roughly chopped (to serve)
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic, red chilli, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

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