Description
Jamie Oliver’s hearty bean stew delivers robust Mediterranean flavors with simple ingredients. Rustic comfort combines tender legumes and aromatic herbs, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 mL (17 fl oz) passata
- 2 × 400 g (14 oz) tins of mixed beans
- 2 medium leeks
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 red peppers
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sauce
- 1 handful of ripe cherry tomatoes
- A few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Meticulously trim peppers, leeks, and celery, removing seeds and creating uniform, finely chopped pieces using precise cross-chop technique.
- Sautéing Base: Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof casserole pan, gently sauté celery, garlic, red pepper, and leeks until leeks become translucent and softened, approximately 10 minutes.
- Bean Integration: Pour bean liquid into the vegetable mixture, introducing seasonings and allowing the combination to simmer, creating a rich, aromatic foundation.
- Simmering Process: Bring the stew to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat, allowing the mixture to gently simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, periodically checking moisture levels and adding water if necessary.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Culinary Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant and appetizing visual appeal.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate alongside baked sweet potato, nutty brown rice, and a crisp green salad to complete this nutritious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Prep Precision: Uniformly chop vegetables to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Liquid Management: Monitor stew consistency during cooking, adding water sparingly to prevent drying out and maintain desired sauciness.
- Flavor Layering: Sauté vegetables slowly to develop deep, rich flavors before adding beans and final seasonings.
- Garnish Impact: Fresh parsley adds bright, fresh notes and visual appeal, transforming the stew’s overall presentation and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg