Mexican Bean Stew

A simple, spiced vegetarian bean stew served with whole grain rice, fresh salsa, and Greek yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 492 kcals 984 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.5 grams 181 grams
Fat 4.2 grams 8.4 grams
Protein 23.1 grams 46.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Greek Yoghurt
Fat-free, to serve
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Cut into wedges, to serve
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Mixed Beans
Tinned, drained and rinsed
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
tsp
Coriander
Ground
1
unit
Salt
To taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
To taste
4
tbsp
Coriander
Freshly chopped for salsa
OilsFats
1
spray
Cooking Spray
Low-calorie
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Thinly sliced
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
Deseeded and cut into 3cm chunks
400
g
1
piece
Tomato
Roughly chopped for salsa
2
piece
Spring Onions
Thinly sliced for salsa

Steps

  • Spray a large frying pan with oil and sauté onion and garlic for three minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the yellow pepper and cook for another two minutes.
  • Stir in the spices, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and mixed beans.
  • Pour in 300ml of cold water and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook for 30 minutes until thick.
  • Boil the whole grain rice in a saucepan for 25 minutes or until tender.
  • Mix the chopped tomato, coriander, and spring onions in a bowl to make salsa.
  • Drain the rice and serve topped with the beans, salsa, yoghurt, and lime wedges.