Bean & halloumi stew

Description: Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper

Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian,

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Total Cooking Time: 25 mins

Credits:

Author: Esther Clark

Website Used: BBCGoodFood / Tasty

Rating:

Average Rating: 4.7

Number of Ratings: 269

Nutrition Data Per Serving:

kcal: 468 fat: 25g saturates: 7g carbs: 36g sugars: 12g fibre: 14g protein: 19g salt: 1.9g

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 tbsp red chilli pesto, sundried tomato pesto or vegan alternative

1 heaped tsp ground coriander

400g can mixed beans, drained and rinsed

400g can chopped tomatoes

½ x 250g block halloumi, sliced

½ small bunch of coriander, finely chopped

garlic bread, to serve (optional)

Equipment:

frying pan, bowl,

Directions:

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper, along with a pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic, pesto and ground coriander, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the beans and tomatoes along with ½ can of water, then bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 mins.

Add the remaining oil to a separate frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the halloumi for 2 mins on each side or until golden brown.

Taste the beans for seasoning, then spoon into deep bowls. Top with the halloumi and scatter over the chopped coriander. Serve with garlic bread, if you like.

Estimated Recipe Prices:

Estimated Cost Per Serving: £1.57

Total Estimated Cost: £3.13

Ingredient Cost Breakdown:

3 tablespoons olive oil:

£0.39

1 onion:

£0.18

1 red bell pepper:

£0.46

2 garlic cloves:

£0.1

3 tablespoons red vegan alternative:

£0.59

1 teaspoon ground coriander:

£0.08

400 grams canned mixed beans:

£0.55

400 grams canned tomatoes:

£0.66

½ x 250g block halloumi:

£0.02

½ small bunchs of coriander: