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butter bean stew served in two bowls

Butter Bean Stew

A nutritious butter bean stew recipe that is full of goodness. Ready in just over 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 red onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cans butter beans
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil to the pot on a hob on a medium/high heat, then add the chopped onions and finely chopped garlic
  • Cook for a few minutes until the onions starts to soften and become translucent
  • Add the oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika along with the chopped bell pepper and chopped carrots and give a good stir
  • Cook for another 2 minutes giving a quick stir every now and then.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, drained butter beans, lemon juice, bay leaves and salt. Add 2 cups (500ml) of water) or 2 cups of prepared vegetable stock.
  • Bring to a boil and then down to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with the lid and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add the chopped parsley and stir in.
  • Serve into bowls and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add some extra chopped parsley to garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 410mgPotassium: 930mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4980IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg
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