Bean & halloumi stew

🥘 Ingredients

• olive oil 2 tbsp
• onion 1
• red pepper 1
• salt
• garlic cloves 2
• red chilli pesto 3 tbsp
• ground coriander 1 tsp
• mixed beans 400 g
• chopped tomatoes 400 g
• halloumi 125 g
• fresh coriander 1/2 bunch

1. 1

   Add olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper with a pinch of salt and fry for 10 minutes , until softened.
2. 2

   Add garlic cloves , the red chilli pesto (or sundried tomato pesto / vegan alternative), and ground coriander . Cook for 1 minutes , stirring.
3. 3

   Add mixed beans (drained and rinsed) and chopped tomatoes , plus about half the drained tomato-can water. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes .
4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a separate frying pan , heat the remaining oil and fry halloumi for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. 5

   Taste the bean stew for seasoning. Spoon into bowls, top with the fried halloumi, and scatter over chopped fresh coriander . Serve with optional garlic bread.