Smoky Bean Chipotle Stew With Coriander Quinoa
This hearty and flavorful stew is packed with a combination of nutritious ingredients like beans, sweet potatoes, and a hint of chipotle for a spicy kick. The addition of a zesty quinoa salad with avocado adds a refreshing and satisfying element to this dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to warm both your body and soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chipotle
- 400g tin cannellini beans
- 400g tin red kidney beans
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- , to serve (optional) soured cream
- 150g/5oz quinoa
- 1 ripe but firm avocado
- 1 lime
- 4 spring onions
- 1½ tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring well. Add the pepper and sweet potato and fry for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle over the coriander and flour, stir to combine, continue to fry for 30-40 seconds.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chipotle paste, beans and 600ml/20fl oz cold water to the saucepan. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring more and more regularly as the cooking time progresses, until all of the vegetables are tender. Add water if it starts to dry out.
- Meanwhile, for the quinoa, half-fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the quinoa, stir well, then simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until just tender.
- Cut the avocado into chunks and drizzle over the lime juice.
- Drain the quinoa and put in a large bowl. Set aside to cool for 3-5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in the avocado, spring onions and coriander. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Spoon the quinoa onto plates and top with a ladleful of the stew. Serve a dollop of soured cream alongside.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 501kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 71g
- Fat Content: 16g
- Fiber Content: 17g
- Protein Content: 18g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 18g
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