Easy Vegetarian Tomato Stew with The Saucy African Simmer Sauce
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Category
Main
Cuisine
West African
Author
The Saucy African
Servings
3-4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
This easy vegetarian tomato stew is warm, comforting, and deeply flavorful — made effortlessly with The Saucy African Slow-Cooked Tomato Simmer Sauce (Vegetarian). A flexible, plant-based stew perfect over rice, pasta, potatoes, grains, bread, or plantains.
Customize it with shredded mushrooms, tofu, or lentils for extra protein and texture.
Ingredients
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Vegetarian Simmer Sauce
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2 bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
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2 Tbsp oil
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½ cup (120 ml) water or vegetable broth
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½ tsp salt (optional)
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¼ tsp The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend (optional)
Optional Plant Proteins (choose one or combine)
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2–3 cups shredded mushrooms (oyster, portobello, or shiitake)
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1–2 cups firm tofu, cubed
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1–2 cups firm tofu, cubed
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1–2 cups cooked lentils
Directions
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add your plant protein of choice and sauté for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned.
Pour in The Saucy African Slow-Cooked Tomato Simmer Sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Add chopped bell peppers and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Stir in The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend if desired.
Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until heated through and flavors develop.
Adjust salt to taste and serve warm.
