This recipe, also known as Courgettes with Peanuts, comes from Chad. Adding greens and garlic makes this into Chad’s national dish, Peanut and Squash Stew. Peanuts are a common ingredient in Chadian cuisine.

Squash with Peanuts Recipe

This recipe comes from Chad.

Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 minsYields4 Servings

Ingredients

 oil
 3 lbs squash (cut into cubes) or zucchini (sliced)
 3 cups roasted peanuts, shells removed; crushed or coarsely chopped
 salt (to taste)
 1 tsp brown sugar or white sugar

Instructions

1

Heat a spoonful of oil in a large skillet. Cook squash until it begins to become tender, stirring often; about five to ten minutes. (Or cook squash in one cup of boiling water. Drain excess water before adding peanuts.) Squash can be mashed if desired.

2

Add peanuts, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat. Simmer until squash is tender and flavors have mingled, about five minutes. Serve hot.

Ingredients

 oil
 3 lbs squash (cut into cubes) or zucchini (sliced)
 3 cups roasted peanuts, shells removed; crushed or coarsely chopped
 salt (to taste)
 1 tsp brown sugar or white sugar

Directions

1

Heat a spoonful of oil in a large skillet. Cook squash until it begins to become tender, stirring often; about five to ten minutes. (Or cook squash in one cup of boiling water. Drain excess water before adding peanuts.) Squash can be mashed if desired.

2

Add peanuts, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat. Simmer until squash is tender and flavors have mingled, about five minutes. Serve hot.

Squash with Peanuts
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