City Fitness Gym Staff Recipes - Dega's Sweet Potato & Tofu Peanut Stew!

• 1. Boil 3 sweet potatoes until just done. Cut into cubes and set aside.

• 2. In a large pot...Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Then add: 1/2 - 1 Tablespoon of chili powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 medium onion, chopped one pkg of firm tofu, cubed 3 carrots sliced 3/4 - 1 c. tomato sauce Cook over low-medium heat, stirring gently so as to not break up tofu.

• 3. While that is cooking, in a separate sauce pan Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil & 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil Add: 1/4 cup minced onion 3 garlic cloves minced 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger Saute over low heat Add: 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon tumeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter (or more to taste) 1 can coconut milk Cook over low heat - adjust seasonings to your taste

• 4. Add the sweet potato cubes to the large pot and then add the peanut sauce. Serve over rice. It's always better the next day!