Butternut Squash & Black Bean Stew
We are heating things up in the colder months and what better way than with a flavoursome stew Depending on availability and time there are 2 ways to make the recipe.
I HAVE A BIT OF TIME
4 portions(apx)
Ingredients
1/2 Large Butternut Squash
1 Cup Dried Black Beans
1 Red Onion
1 Spring Onion
1 Large Tomato
1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander
1 minced Garlic clove
1 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasonings Too taste: Cayenne Pepper, Black pepper, Himalayan/Sea Salt, Smoked Paprika
Method
Soak black beans overnight (2-3 hours) if in a rush
In a large pan Boil black beans according to pack instructions
Cut butternut squash and remove seeds.
Wash & cut into cubes (be careful!)
Add Butternut Squash and chopped onion to the pot
Remove spring onion outer skin, wash, chop and add to pan
Add the seasonings and oil to pan and stir
Add freshly chopped coriander & tomato. Adding water as desired.
Simmer until all is softened and flavours have fused
Serve with brown/wild rice, BFree Wraps sweet potato mash
Short on time? We used pre-prepped varieties from our local Sainsburys.
SUPER QUICK
3 portions (apx)
Ingredients
300g Sainsburys Butternut Squash Soup Mix
1 Carton So Organic Black Beans
1 Large Tomato
1 Spring Onion
1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander
1 minced Garlic clove
1 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Method
Heat up oil and add butternut squash and seasonings to taste
Stir until they begin to soften
Add black beans
Add tomato & garlic. Keep stirring!
Add water and let simmer on a medium heat
Sprinkle in the chopped coriander and tomato. Cook for a further 5 mins
Serve with brown/wild rice, BFree Wraps sweet potato mash
