African Stew (Penelope)

This recipe is from Raising Vegetarian Children : A Guide to Good Health and Family Harmony by Vesanto Melina and Joanne Stepaniak

Ingredients:
1 Onion chopped
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cups Veggie Stock
2 cups peeled, diced Sweet Potatoes
1 cup cooked or canned Chickpeas
1 cup brown Rice, dry
1/4 tsp. Salt (optional)
1/4-1/2 cup Peanut Butter
2 cups chopped Collard Greens or Kale (stems removed)
2 tbls. fresh or frozen Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp. Pepper
Dash hot Chili Sauce

Instructions:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil for 5 minutes or until beginning to brown. Add stock, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, rice, and salt; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Then blend in peanut butter and add the kale and cook for 5 minutes or so. Stir in lemon juice and pepper, and add hot sauce to taste.