Kumara & Black Bean Stew

The perfect comforting dish to make during this cold weather. Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice - a match made in heaven!

Prep Tiime: 10 min   /   Cooking Time: 25 - 30 min   /   Portion: 4 - 5

Recipe source: Healthy Living James  www.healthylivingjames.co.uk

Ingredients:

Olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 large red onion, diced
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 heaped tsp of turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes
1/2 tsp paprika
2 large kumara, peeled and diced into small cubes (roughly 800g)
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 cans tinned tomatoes
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
400ml vegetable stock
2-3 large handfuls of fresh spinach or kale
Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Firstly peel and chop the kumara into small cubes and dice the red onion.

2. Heat a large pot on a medium heat with olive oil, garlic, onion with a pinch of salt & pepper and fry for a couple minutes.

3. Add all the spices and mix together before adding the kumara along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry together for a couple minutes making sure to stir.

4. Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, black beans, veg stock and a pinch of pepper and mix together. 

5. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat placing the lid on the pan for 20-25 minutes (until your desired consistency).

6. Add the spinach and stir through, allowing it to wilt before taking off the heat.