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One Pot Tomato and Butter Bean Stew

A hearty Mediterranean-style stew with creamy butter beans in a rich tomato sauce. Costs under 65p per portion and uses just one pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes (400g each)
  • 2 tins butter beans (400g each), drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 200ml water
  • 100g spinach
  • Pinch salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook for another 3 minutes until the pepper starts to soften.
  3. Stir in the smoked paprika and oregano, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, butter beans, stock cube and water. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Stir through the spinach until wilted, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.