Let's Hear It For Bean Power!
March 23rd 2008 01:01
Ask any vegetarian or vegan and they'll be sure to sing the praises of the humble bean - beans of all kinds are a brilliant alternative source of protein if you're not into meat. For beany goodness with a spicy hit try this healthy, low fat recipe:
Spicy Mixed Beans (serves 4)
What you need:
2 Tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1-2 tsp chilli powder
400g chopped tomatoes (tinned)
2 Tbsp tomato puree
1 Tbsp mixed herbs
100g green beans
400g cannellini beans
400g kidney beans
What to do:
Heat oil and stir in onion to stirfry for 1 minute. Turn down, cover and heat for 10 minutes. Add garlic and chilli, and saute for a few minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and heat through.
You can serve spicy beans on toast for a snack, with corn chips and sour cream for nachos, or with rice and vegetables for a hearty winter meal. Couldn't be simpler!
Spicy Mixed Beans (serves 4)
What you need:
2 Tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1-2 tsp chilli powder
400g chopped tomatoes (tinned)
2 Tbsp tomato puree
1 Tbsp mixed herbs
100g green beans
400g cannellini beans
400g kidney beans
What to do:
Heat oil and stir in onion to stirfry for 1 minute. Turn down, cover and heat for 10 minutes. Add garlic and chilli, and saute for a few minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and heat through.
You can serve spicy beans on toast for a snack, with corn chips and sour cream for nachos, or with rice and vegetables for a hearty winter meal. Couldn't be simpler!
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