Spicy Mexican Style Bean Stew
with Aubergine and Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Celery
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Our Spicy Mexican Style Bean Stew is a delicious veggie option that makes it easy to eat more veg in your diet and try something new!
Ingredients
1
Aubergine
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
Garlic Clove
½
Lime
1
Mixed Beans
20
Chipotle Paste
1
Cajun Spice Mix
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
2
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
50
Greek Style Salad Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Trim the aubergine, then chop roughly into 2cm pieces.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Cut the lime into wedges.
Drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.
Pop the aubergine onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
When the oven is hot, roast on the middle shelf until soft and golden, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the chipotle paste, Cajun spice mix and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 secs. TIP: Add less chipotle paste if you don't like too much heat.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock paste and a splash of water. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar (if you have any), then stir in the mixed beans.
Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 8-10 mins. Stir occasionally.
While the stew cooks, cut each tortilla into 8 triangles (use scissors if easier). Place on a large baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with oil (use two trays if necessary). Season with salt and pepper.
Bake on the top shelf of your oven until lightly golden brown and crisp, 5-7 mins. TIP: Keep an eye on them to make sure they colour evenly.
Once the aubergine is roasted, stir it into the stew. Add a splash of water to loosen if you need to. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Crumble the Greek style salad cheese into small pieces.
Divide the stew between your bowls and top with the Greek style salad cheese.
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over and tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the intense, spicy flavours, though some found it too hot; consider adjusting the chipotle paste to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare for most, though a few found it took longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Add yoghurt or crème fraîche to balance the heat; consider serving with rice for a more substantial meal.
- Tortilla chips: Homemade chips were a hit; ensure they're crisp but not overcooked, and season well for extra flavour.
- Texture: Some found the stew needed more variety; try adding fresh greens or avocado for contrast.
