Slowcooker Hot and Spicy Peanut Chik'n

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
• 1-1/2 cups sliced carrot (3 medium)
• 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
• 2 pkgs. Morningstar Farms Chik'n strips
  
• 3/4 cup veggie broth
• 3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 to 3 tsp. red curry paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Hot cooked rice
• Chopped peanuts (optional)
• Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, place onions, carrot, and sweet pepper. Top with chik'n. In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, peanut butter, lime peel, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, curry paste, and garlic until smooth. Pour over all in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in coconut milk and peas. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

3. Serve mixture over hot cooked rice. If desired, sprinkle each serving with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Makes 6 servings.

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