CHILI BEAN STEW

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Another vegetarian stew that has become one of my favourite. Serve with sour-dough bread to mop up the juices. Soaking time not included in preparation time.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb red kidney beans, uncooked
5 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 lb mixed vegetables, scrubbed and chopped (e.g. celery, pepper, carrot)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
3 tablespoons red wine
2 ounces bulgur wheat or 2 ounces couscous
2 1/2 cups stock (liquid reserved from cooking the beans)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in water, drain and rinse well.
  • Bring the beans to the boil in the 5 cups of water, let boil for ten minutes.
  • Then cover the pot and simmer for a further 35 - 40 minutes.
  • When the beans are soft, drain and reserve the stock for use later.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, gently fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes and then add the chopped vegetables, beans, and spices.
  • Stir well and cook for 5 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, red wine, bulgur wheat or couscous
  • Stir and then add the stock.
  • Bring the mixture to the boil, cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 20 - 30 minutes
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 8.5

VMG “Ginger.Vee” K
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This chili bean stew is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's a delicious and easy meal to make.


Kelly Pendley
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I've made this chili bean stew several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Walakira John
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This chili bean stew is the perfect meal for a cold winter night. It's hearty, filling, and delicious.


Hassen Umer
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I love this chili bean stew. It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Mjukuu 254
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This chili bean stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans. It's delicious and nutritious.


Ben Shobert
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I've made this chili bean stew several times and I always add a little bit of my own twist to it. It's a great recipe to experiment with.


HectorSSRB
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This chili bean stew is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Tizazu Chekol
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I made this chili bean stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The beans were so tender and the flavor was amazing.


Amy Shrout
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This chili bean stew is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's a delicious and hearty meal.


Romio Dani
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I love this chili bean stew. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


lib Rojas
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This chili bean stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and delicious.


MD Fardin Ahamed Sajid Sajid
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I made this chili bean stew for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


RRR GAMING
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This chili bean stew is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Saju Saymon
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I've made this chili bean stew several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Zohaib 2.O
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This chili bean stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The beans are hearty and filling, and the spices give it a delicious kick.


Osman Ankrah
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I made this chili bean stew last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Joshua Hearn
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This chili bean stew is amazing. The flavour is so rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.