
Mexican Bean Stew

Justine Pattison
Imagine a medley of beans, tomatoes, and a variety of spices coming together to create a warm, comforting meal. Each spoonful delivers a burst of rich, vibrant flavours that evoke the essence of Mexican cuisine. Whether it's a cosy family dinner or a fun gathering with friends, this delicious stew is bound to be a hit.
Feeds: 2 | Takes: 30-60 mins
Ingredients
low-calorie cooking spray
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 3cm/1in chunks
½ tsp hot chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
400g tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed
125g brown rice, to serve
To Serve
125g brown rice
100g fat-free Greek yoghurt
1 lime, cut into wedges
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For The Salsa
1 tomato, roughly chopped
4 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1
Spray a large frying pan with oil and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook gently for three minutes, stirring regularly. Add the pepper and cook for two minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the spices and cook for a few seconds, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée and mixed beans. Pour over 300ml/10fl oz cold water and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with a little salt and lots of ground black pepper and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
Step 3
Meanwhile half-fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the rice and return to the boil. Cook for 25 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
To make the salsa, mix the tomato, coriander and spring onions together in a bowl.
Step 5
Drain the rice and divide between two plates. Spoon the beans over and scatter with the salsa. Serve with the yoghurt and lime wedges.