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Creamy Cajun Spiced Butter Beans

Creamy Cajun Spiced Butter Beans

with Roasted Sweet Potato and Garlic Bread
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
791 kcal
Protein
23.2g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

1 carton(s)

Butter Beans

40 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

100 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

75 milliliter(s)

Water

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3310 kJ
Energy (kcal)791 kcal
Fat31.1 g
of which saturates17.7 g
Carbohydrate98.4 g
of which sugars24.2 g
Dietary Fibre19.2 g
Protein23.2 g
Salt3.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Sieve
Garlic Press
Grater
Large Saucepan

Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potatoes
1

Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1cm chunks (no need to peel).

Pop the sweet potato 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, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Do the Prep
2

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the butter beans in a sieve. Grate the cheese.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Halve the ciabatta and lay onto a medium baking tray, cut-side up. Spread over half the garlic, drizzle with oil and season with salt. Set aside.

Start the Stew
3

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and remaining garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, 30 secs.

Add the butter beans, passata, vegetable stock paste, creme fraiche, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

Stir to combine, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 mins.

Bake the Bread
4

Meanwhile, bake the garlic bread on the middle shelf of your oven until golden, 5-6 mins.

When ready, cut the garlic bread diagonally into triangles.

Finish the Stew
5

Once the stew has slightly reduced, add the spinach a handful at a time until wilted. Next, stir in the roasted sweet potato. Stir to combine and simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Serve Up
6

Share the Cajun butter bean stew between your bowls. Sprinkle over the cheese to finish.

Serve the garlic bread alongside.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the tasty, spicy, and creamy flavours of this Cajun butter bean stew.
  • Ease of prep: Some found adding chorizo enhanced the dish, while others enjoyed it as a vegetarian meal.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving with rice for a heartier meal; reduce garlic on the bread if you prefer milder flavours.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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