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Cajun Sweet Potato and Charred Corn Stew

with Bulgur Wheat, Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Cheese
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Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
818 kcal
Protein
19.7g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

160 grams

Sweetcorn

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

2 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 unit(s)

Avocado

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

240 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3421 kJ
Energy (kcal)818 kcal
Fat26.2 g
of which saturates8.1 g
Carbohydrate126.1 g
of which sugars32.6 g
Dietary Fibre19.4 g
Protein19.7 g
Salt3.2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Large Saucepan
Sieve
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan
Spoon
Medium Bowl
Fork

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. 

Chop the sweet potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel), then pop it onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, pour the water for the bulgur wheat (see pantry for amount) into a large saucepan, stir in half the vegetable stock paste and bring to the boil.

Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.

3

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve. Zest and cut the lime into wedges. 

Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil). Once the pan is hot, add the sweetcorn and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Adjust the heat if necessary. Stir only twice during this time - you want the sweetcorn to pick up some nice colour.

4

Once the corn is charred, add a drizzle of oil to the pan and lower the temperature. Add the garlic and Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder), stir-fry for a further 30 secs. 

Next, add the passata, remaining vegetable stock paste, water and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). 

Bring to the boil then simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. 

5

While the sauce simmers, cut the tomatoes into 1cm chunks and pop into a medium bowl. 

Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board. Cut it into 1cm chunks and add it to the tomatoes. 

Drizzle over some olive oil and squeeze in some lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, mix together then set your salsa aside. 

6

Once the sweet potato is ready, stir it into the sauce and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, squeeze in a little lime juice and remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Fluff up the bulgur with a fork, stir through the lime zest then share it out between your serving bowls. 

Spoon the stew over the bulgur. Serve the salsa on the side and finish with a dollop of soured cream. Serve any remaining lime wedges alongside. 

Enjoy!

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