African-Thai Fusion Stew Freezer Meal

 African-Thai Fusion Stew Freezer Meal

Ready in 25 minutes

Serves 6

216 calories 

Ingredients

• 1 Onion, diced

• 1 large sweet potato, cubed
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 19 oz. diced tomatoes
• 19 oz. chickpeas, drained
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp. curry
• 2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tab. lime juice
• 1 gallon freezer bag

Assembly Instructions

1. Put all ingredients into a gallon bag. 
2. Seal, Remove any excess air. Lay flat and freeze.

Ingredients for the Cooking Day

• 3 Tbsp. peanut butter

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• optional: cilantro

Cooking Instructions

Stovetop Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.

2. Heat on the stovetop in a large pot for 25 minutes.

3. Stir in 3 Tbsp. peanut butter and if desired, 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries and cook for another few minutes.

4. Top with cilantro if desired.

Slow Cooker Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw.

2. Cook in the Crock-Pot on low for 3-4 hours.

3. Stir in the peanut butter and if you want, the dried cranberries, stir and cook for another 10 minutes.

4. Top with cilantro if desired.