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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
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Add the oil to the pot on a hob on a medium/high heat, then add the chopped onions and finely chopped garlic
  2. Cook for a few minutes until the onions starts to soften and become translucent
  3. Add the oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika along with the chopped bell pepper and chopped carrots and give a good stir
  4. Cook for another 2 minutes giving a quick stir every now and then.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Add the chopped parsley and stir in.
  8. 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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