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Speedy Veggie Beany Stew

Speedy Veggie Beany Stew

with Easy Rice, Cheese and Zesty Creme Fraiche
4.5(1.2K)
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on October 23, 2023
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Calories
726 kcal
Protein
25g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150

Basmati Rice

1

Red Onion

1

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

30

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Black Beans

1

Smoked Paprika

1

Ground Cumin

1

Tomato Puree

½

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

75

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

½

Lime

100

Baby Spinach

Energy (kJ)3038 kJ
Energy (kcal)726 kcal
Fat22 g
of which saturates11 g
Carbohydrate104 g
of which sugars21 g
Protein25 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Sieve
Grater
Chopping Board
Knife
Small Bowl

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

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.

Prep Time
2

a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion.
b) Halve the pepper, remove and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small chunks.
c) Grate the cheese.
d) Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.

Start the Chilli
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan 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.

Add the Flavour
4

a) Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, tomato puree and Worcester sauce. Cook for 30 secs.
b) Stir in the veg stock paste, finely chopped tomatoes and black beans.
c) Bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Make Your Zesty Cream
5

a) Meanwhile, pour the creme fraiche into a small bowl.
b) Grate in the lime zest and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
c) Mix together well.
d) Chop the lime into wedges.

Serve
6

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.
b) Fluff up the rice with a fork. Share between your bowls and top with the veggie stew, a drizzle of zesty creme fraiche and a sprinkle of cheese.
c) Finish with the lime wedges for squeezing over. Enjoy!

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