Creamy Pepper Tomato Spinach with Peanut Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Creamy Pepper Tomato Spinach with Peanut Butter recipe! Featuring a velvety coconut milk and peanut butter sauce infused with garlic and black pepper, this dish perfectly balances savory, creamy, and nutty flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes and tender baby spinach add freshness and vibrant color, while a splash of zesty lemon juice ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and wholesome recipe is ideal as a hearty vegan main dish served over rice or quinoa or as a versatile side paired with crusty bread. Perfect for lovers of bold, plant-based cuisine, this unique combination of ingredients is sure to become a favorite go-to meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 finely minced Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups, loosely packed Baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoons, or to taste Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until wilted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir well to coat all the vegetables.
Season the dish with salt to taste and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
Serve warm as a side dish, or over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread as a filling main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2523 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
