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Chilli Black Bean Stew

This quick stew is hearty and warming – perfect for a cold winter’s day.

Preparation time:
5 minutes, plus soaking overnight
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes, plus soaking overnight 15 minutes
Serves:
 4

Ingredients

  • 150g Waitrose Wholesome Black Turtle Beans
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cooks’ Ingredients Ginger, drained
  • 1-2 tsp Belazu Rose Harissa, to taste
  • 100g Waitrose Chopped Apricots
  • 2 x 400g tins Waitrose Cherry Tomatoes

Method

  1. To prepare the beans, cover in cold water and soak overnight. Strain and wash in fresh cold water and then place in a large pan. Cover with more fresh cold water and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Cook for about 40-45 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Warm the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and the chilli and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the ginger and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  3. Add the harissa to the pan, to taste, followed by the apricot pieces, mixing them well.
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and the beans and return to the heat, uncovered, for a further 5 minutes, or until piping hot. Season generously and serve with dollops of Greek yogurt, fresh coriander, couscous, rice or tortillas.