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Speedy Veggie Beany Stew

Speedy Veggie Beany Stew

with Rice, Cheese and Soured Cream
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 01, 2026
Calories
644 kcal
Protein
25.7g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Green Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

40 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 carton(s)

Mixed Beans

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

7.5 grams

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Barley, Cereals containing gluten)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 carton(s)

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

40 grams

Baby Spinach

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

Energy (kJ)2696 kJ
Energy (kcal)644 kcal
Fat16.9 g
of which saturates9.4 g
Carbohydrate94.7 g
of which sugars19.3 g
Dietary Fibre14.1 g
Protein25.7 g
Salt4.22 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Sieve
Kettle
Lid
Large Saucepan
Grater
Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ¼ tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Prep Time
2

a) Meanwhile, halve the green pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small chunks.

b) Grate the Cheddar cheese.

c) Drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.

Fry the Pepper
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. 

b) Once hot, add the pepper chunks and cook, stirring, for 3 mins.

Build your Stew
4

a) Add the Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and Worcester sauce to the pan. Cook for 30 secs. 

b) Stir in the veg stock paste, chopped tomatoes, sugar (see pantry for amount) and mixed beans.

c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Bring on the Spinach
5

a) Stir the spinach into the stew a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.

b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Finish and Serve
6

a) Fluff up the rice with a fork, then share between your bowls.

b) Top with the veggie stew, a dollop of soured cream and sprinkle over the cheese.

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