Speedy Veggie Beany Stew
with Easy Rice, Cheese and Creme Fraiche
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- Celery
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Our Speedy Veggie Beany Stew is a delicious veggie option that makes it easy to eat more veg in your diet and try something new!
Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
1
Red Onion
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain traces of: Celery)
30
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Mixed Beans
1
Smoked Paprika
1
Ground Cumin
30
Tomato Puree
7.5
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
100
Baby Spinach
75
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt for the rice.
b) When boiling, add the rice and cook for 12 mins.
c) Drain in a sieve, pop back into the pan, cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion.
b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small chunks.
c) Grate the cheese.
d) Drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Add the red onion and cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
c) Add the pepper and cook, stirring, for another 3 mins.
a) Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, tomato puree and Worcester sauce to the pan. Cook for 30 secs.
b) Stir in the veg stock paste, finely chopped tomatoes and mixed beans.
c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Just before you are ready to serve, stir the spinach into the stew a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork and share between your bowls.
b) Top with the veggie stew, a spoonful of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of cheese. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the depth of flavour, with some suggesting adding chilli or lime for extra kick.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers praised how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or courgettes; some found more spice improved the dish.
- Next-day meals: Several mentioned the stew kept well, making great leftovers for lunch or in wraps.
- Texture: A few found the rice slightly starchy; consider adjusting cooking time or water ratio.
