Speedy Veggie Beany Stew
with Easy Rice, Cheese and Soured Cream
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- Celery
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Speedy Veggie Beany Stew in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
1
Bell Pepper
(May be present: Celery)
40
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Mixed Beans
1
Cajun Spice Mix
7.5
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
100
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
½
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 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.
a) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small chunks.
b) Grate the cheese.
c) Drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 mins.
a) Add the Cajun spice mix 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.
a) Meanwhile, pop the soured cream into a small bowl.
b) Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
a) 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, then share between your bowls.
c) Top with the veggie stew, a dollop of soured cream and a sprinkling of cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: Bold, smoky Cajun flavours make this a satisfying meat-free dish; the soured cream is a particularly well-loved finishing touch.
- Ease of prep: Most find this genuinely quick and straightforward, with many noting it comes together well within the 20-minute window.
- Suggestions: The Cajun spice can be quite intense, so start with half the sachet and add more to taste; a little extra sugar or water can help balance acidity and loosen the stew if it thickens too much.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well in the fridge and some reviewers note the flavour deepens overnight, making it a great option for meal prepping or next-day lunches.
- Customisation: Adding extra vegetables such as mushrooms, courgette, sweetcorn, or onion is a popular way to bulk out the dish; chorizo, bacon lardons, or a tin of extra beans also work well for those wanting more substance.
- Serving ideas: Baked potato makes a satisfying alternative to rice; tortilla chips or crusty bread alongside the stew are also well-regarded options.
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