Friday 27 January 2017

Vegetable Hot Pot

This is a great, nutritious, filling low-cost midweek 
meal that is quick to prepare and is ready in less than 15mins. It's perfect for warming you up on cold January nights and is packed with vitamins to keep your defences up against winter colds! 





Ingredients:

1 drained can kidney beans
1 large courgette 
1-2 garlic cloves 
Salt
3/4 tsp cumin 
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier) 
2 handfuls baby plum tomatoes 
2 tbsp tomato purée 
Water 
1 red onion 

Method:

Chop all fresh vegetables (apart from tomatoes) and garlic and add to a microwave steamer with a couple tablespoons water. Cook for 3mins 30secs (900W). 

Remove from microwave and add the beans and fresh tomatoes. Add in the cumin and the tomato purée. 

Place back in the microwave for 3mins. 

Stir well. 

Serve with boiled rice 

Note: Alternatively you could cook it in a slow cooker on simmer in a pan on the hob. 

Variants: 

Add in red peppers 
Add some grated carrots 
Serve with rocket 
Serve with mixed leaf salad 

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Helen Redman