Mixed Bean Summer Stew

In collaboration with Jette Virdi.

serves 2/3

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Ingredients

1 Tsp Bunalun Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 or 4 Rashers Of Bacon / 1 Packet of Chopped Pancetta (Optional)

1 Onion, Finely Chopped

1 Inch Ginger, Finely Chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, Finely Chopped

1 Bay Leaf

3 Cardamom Pods

1 Tsp Paprika

2 Large Tomatoes, Chopped

2 Medium Potatoes, Peeled & Chopped Into Bitesize Pieces

Handful Of Green Beans or Broccoli Florets, Chopped

1 x Tin Bunalun Organic Mixed Beans

1 Tsp Vegetable Stock Powder / 1 Vegetable Stock Cube

Handful of Leafy Greens of Choice (Chard, Kale Spinach) Chopped Finely

Handful of Herbs of Choice (Fennel, Parsley, Chives, Coriander or Dill)

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method

On a medium heat add the oil to a large pot, fry the bacon pieces, if using, until they are just crispy, set aside. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, bay leaf and spices to the pot, add a drop more oil if needed and fry until the onions are soft, around 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes until the tomatoes start to break down, then add in the potatoes, vegetables, beans and roughy 1L of stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer till the vegetables are cooked and the liquid has reduced down. Finally stir back in the cooked bacon pieces, if using, and the leafy greens. Serve into bowls and top with the fresh herbs.
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