Mediterranean Bean Stew with Potato Griddle Cakes

A hearty vegetarian Mediterranean stew featuring mixed beans and vegetables, served with homemade crisp, golden-brown potato griddle cakes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 471 kcals 1884 kcals
Carbohydrates 51 grams 204 grams
Fat 21 grams 84 grams
Protein 13.5 grams 54 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Butter Beans
tinned, drained
100
g
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
handful
Basil
fresh
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Thyme
fresh
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
plus extra to serve
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Onions
cut into wedges
2
piece
Courgettes
chopped into 1cm batons
150
g
Celeriac
cut into cubes
440
g

Steps

  • Heat 30ml oil in a casserole pan and fry onions, courgettes, celeriac, and garlic for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato purée and smoked paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes and stock, bring to boil, then simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in butter beans, basil, and lemon zest and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broad beans and finish with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Mix mashed potatoes, baking powder, flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
  • Shape the potato mixture into six patties.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry patties for 4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Serve the stew in bowls with potato cakes on the side.