Middle Eastern Butter Bean Stew

This Middle Eastern butter bean stew inspired by my love of Fasoulia - a white bean dish I grew up eating and loving! I'm using butter beans in this version, but both work equally as well. Ready in 20 minutes - the perfect speedy dinner that's also comforting and nutritious.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean, middle eastern

Servings

Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cans butter beans beans + its water
1 vegetable stock pot/cube
3 tbsp tomato puree
Juice of 1 large lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan. Add the onions and bay leaves and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the spices, butter beans with its water, garlic, vegetable stock and tomato puree (I didn't add any extra water as I prefer a thicker sauce, but you can add a little water if you want a thinner consistency).
Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened, take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt & pepper and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with rice or crusty bread and a salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 178mgPotassium: 751mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 4mg

Keyword 20 minute meals, dairy-free, easy meals, gluten-free, healthy meals, healthy recipes, main meals, savoury recipes, speedy meals

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