Three Bean, Tomato & Spinach Stew
This hearty and flavorful bean stew is packed with a variety of wholesome ingredients that come together beautifully to create a delicious and satisfying meal. The combination of beans, tomatoes, and aromatic spices simmered to perfection results in a comforting dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch. Whether you choose to go sweet and spicy, Tex-Mex, smoky BBQ, or opt for an Italian-inspired twist, this versatile recipe is sure to please your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 large onion , finely chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves , crushed
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 200g tin kidney beans , rinsed and drained
- 200g tin cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
- 100g green beans , chopped
- 100g spinach , washed and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan or casserole on a medium heat. Fry the onion, celery and carrots for 10 mins until soft and golden, then add the peppers and fry for another 5 mins.
- Stir in the garlic for a minute, then add the tomato purée, all the beans and chopped tomatoes, then swirl out the tomato cans with a splash of water and add to the pan with the stock cube, bay leaves, sugar and vinegar. Season and simmer, uncovered, for 25 mins until the sauce reduces to coat the beans and the peppers are soft. Leave to cool before storing in transportable containers. Will keep in the fridge for 3 - 4 days or freeze in portions and defrost in the fridge overnight. Choose your toppings Sweet & spicy Add diced dried apricots and 1 tbsp harissa. Top with yogurt swirled with more harissa, and toasted flaked almonds. Tex-Mex Stir in ½ - 1 tbsp chipotle paste, shredded leftover roast chicken if you have any, and top with diced avocado, grated cheddar and coriander. Smoky BBQ beans Stir in 1 tbsp smoky BBQ sauce and crumble over shop-bought crispy bacon, a dollop of soured cream or yogurt, and some chopped herbs. Added greens Stir in some spinach and top with a sliced boiled egg. Beans on toast Serve the beans on toast or bread, add a dash of Tabasco or chilli flakes, crumble over feta and drizzle with olive oil. Italian-inspired Top with toasted croutons, chopped rosemary, lemon zest and parmesan.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 236 calories
- Fat Content: 3 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 35 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 18 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 11 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 11 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.8 milligram of sodium
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