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V Peanut 01

A home-style V Peanut 01 made with Peanut Oil, Chili Powder, Coarse Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2
• 2
• 3/4
• 1/4
• 1/8
• 3 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place 1/2 cup peanuts in blender or food processor.

2. 2

   Pulse on and off very briefly until coarsely chopped.

3. 3

   Reserve for garnish.

4. 4

   Add remaining peanuts to blender or food processor.

5. 5

   Pulse on and off until nuts are minced and cling together in clumps.

6. 6

   In large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Add celery, carrots, chilies and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in chili powder, oregano, basil, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne until well combined.

10. 10

    Add minced peanuts, tomatoes, broth and molasses and mix well.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until mixture is slightly thickened and flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, sprinkled with reserved peanuts. Garnish with cheese and cilantro if desired.