BEAN & HALLOUMI STEW

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Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 red pepper , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
3 tbsp red chilli , sundried tomato pesto or vegan alternative
1 heaped tsp ground coriander
400g can mixed beans , drained and rinsed
400g can chopped tomatoes
½ x 250g block halloumi , sliced
½ small bunch of coriander , finely chopped
garlic bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper, along with a pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic, pesto and ground coriander, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the beans and tomatoes along with ½ can of water, then bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 mins.
Add the remaining oil to a separate frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the halloumi for 2 mins on each side or until golden brown.
Taste the beans for seasoning, then spoon into deep bowls. Top with the halloumi and scatter over the chopped coriander. Serve with garlic bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium