Black Bean Stew
serves 4-6
9oz black turtle beans, soaked overnight then simmered for an hour
1 large onion diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 chillies, finely chopped
2 tbsp oil
1oz butter
1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed
8oz turnips, cubed
2 carrots ,cubed
1 red pepper, cubed
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 handfuls chopped coriander and parsley
fry onion, garlic and chilli in oil and butter until soft. Add a third of the beans to pan and mash it all up a bit. Add vegetables and simmer 25 mins or so until the veg is soft. Add remaining black beans and herbs. Mix everything together until heated through, and serve. With jacket spuds if you're greedy
