š„ Bonfire Spice Smoky Bean & Veg Stew
š„ Bonfire Spice Smoky Bean & Veg Stew
Hearty & Comforting
This cosy Bonfire Spice Bean Stew is thick, rich and packed with deep smoky flavour. The sweet heat of Bonfire Spice wraps around tender beans and vegetables, creating a bowl that feels like a warm hug on chilly days. Perfect for easy midweek meals, batch cooking or relaxed weekends.
Everything simmers gently in one pot until the sauce is fullābodied, veg is soft and beans are beautifully tender. Simple, satisfying and naturally plantābased.
š„£ Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1.5 tbsp Bonfire Spice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra smoke)
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400g tin mixed beans (kidney, cannellini or your choice), drained and rinsed
- 500ā600ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp tomato purƩe
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped to serve
ā± Timings
- Prep time: 10ā15 minutes
- Cook time: 30ā35 minutes
š³ Method
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and carrots; cook gently for 5ā7 minutes until softening.
- Stir in the red pepper and cook for a further 2ā3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, Bonfire Spice and smoked paprika (if using); cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato purƩe, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock.
- Tip in the beans and sugar (if using), then stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and cook uncovered for 20ā25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and veg is tender.
- Add a splash more stock if too thick; simmer a little longer if too thin.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then scatter with fresh herbs to serve.
š½ Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy with crusty bread, garlic bread or warm flatbreads
- Spoon over rice, quinoa or creamy mash for a heartier meal
- Top with a dollop of yoghurt or soured cream
- Scatter with grated cheese or vegan cheese for a chilliāstyle finish
- Use as a filling for baked potatoes or stuffed peppers
āØ Tips & Variations
- Extra heat: Add chilli flakes alongside the Bonfire Spice
- Creamy twist: Stir in a splash of cream, coconut milk or extra oil at the end
- More veg: Toss in sweet potato cubes, spinach or kale for the last 10 minutes
- Meal prep: Double the recipe and freeze portions for busy days
š Why Youāll Love This Dish
Wholesome, hearty and full of personality ā beans and veg soak up that perfect hotāsweetāsmoky balance from Bonfire Spice. Comfort food at its simplest and best.
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