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BUTTER BEAN STEW

In this recipe I have included butter beans which are packed with protein, fibre, and other nutrients, making them a super food. In addition to that I have potatoes and carrots which rounds off this meal perfectly. The recipe is as follow:

Preparation: 10 mins Cooking time: 20min – 30min Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • A dash of oil
  • 2 cups (250ml+250ml) leaks finely sliced
  • 1 cup (250ml) celery stalks finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh garlic paste
  • 1 cup (250ml) carrots cubed
  • 1-2 red/green chilli torn into pieces
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) veg stock powder (ina paarman’s)
  • 1/2 tbsp (7.5ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp (7.5ml) onion powder
  • 3 cups (750ml) boiling water
  • 2 can butter beans (strain brine)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Lets Cook 🙂

  • Heat oil in a big pot
  • Toss in leeks, celery, garlic and carrots. Give it a good stir.
  • Add chillies, and cook for 5 mins
  • Throw in the potatoes, tomatoes, veg stock powder as well as garlic and onion powder give it a good stir – cover and cook for 5-8 mins
  • Pour in boiling water
  • Add butter beans – give it a good stir. Cover and cook for 10-15 mins stirring from time to time.
  • When the gravy thickens, toss in parsley leaves and simmer for a minute.
  • Serve with toasted garlic bread.
  • Hot tips: add more or less water, according to the gravy consistency you desire.

Recipe by Videhi Sivurusan – www.videhi.co.za

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