1 tbsp water
2 cups onion, diced
5 medium-large cloves garlic, minced
2 – 2 ½ cups yams, peeled and chopped in bite-size chunks (see note)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp. whole coriander seeds
1/4 – ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you like the ‘heat’!)
1 stalk lemongrass
1 ½ – 2 cups zucchini, halved or quartered lengthwise (depending on thickness of zucchini) and sliced about ¼” thick
1 cup red, orange, or yellow pepper, chopped in chunks
2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 – 1 cup water
1 can (400 ml) light coconut milk
1/2 cup + 1-2 tbsp natural peanut butter (can substitute almond or cashew butter)
1 tbsp tamari
1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
½ – 1 350-g pkg (12-oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes, about ¾” (see notes for use and substitution)
6-8 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, loosely packed (can substitute Swiss Chard leaves)
2 ½ -3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
fresh cilantro for serving (optional)
few lime wedges for serving