Description
Jamie Oliver’s hearty bean stew delivers rustic Mediterranean comfort with rich, layered flavors. Simmered with aromatic herbs and tender legumes, this robust dish offers a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 medium leeks
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 red peppers
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 handful of ripe cherry tomatoes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sauce
- 500 milliliters (17 fluid ounces) passata
Beans and Herbs:
- 2 × 400 grams (14 ounces) tins of mixed beans
- A few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Trim and thoroughly wash the peppers, leeks, and celery. Carefully remove and discard the seeds, ensuring a clean vegetable base.
- Peel the garlic cloves and employ a precise cross-chop technique to finely mince all vegetables into uniform, small pieces.
- Select a large ovenproof casserole pan and warm 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil over medium heat. Gently introduce the chopped celery, minced garlic, diced red pepper, and sliced leeks into the pan.
- Sauté the vegetable mixture, stirring intermittently, until the leeks become translucent and tender, approximately 10 minutes.
- Pour the liquid from one bean tin into the pan, incorporating seasonings and allowing the mixture to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Thoroughly combine all ingredients, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the dish to cook uncovered for 45 minutes, monitoring periodically to prevent excessive liquid evaporation. Add small amounts of water if the mixture appears too dry.
- Taste the preparation and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Coarsely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the dish for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve alongside baked sweet potato, nutty brown rice, and a crisp green salad for a complete, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Start by selecting crisp, vibrant vegetables at peak ripeness to ensure your dish bursts with natural sweetness and depth.
- Carefully measure spices like paprika and cumin, letting each pinch transform the entire meal’s flavor profile with its unique character.
- Keep a watchful eye during simmering, topping up liquid as needed to maintain perfect consistency and prevent burning.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley just before serving to introduce a bright, green note that cuts through the rich, hearty base of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg