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Veg & Bean Bulgur Stew

A one-pan stew of bulgur wheat, root veg and kidney beans. Wholesome and very cheap.

28 min total1 serving384.6 kcal / serving
high-fibrebudgetfamily-friendlycomfort-food

384.6

Calories

15.9g

Protein

71g

Carbs

20.4g

Fibre

6.5g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 60g dry bulgur wheat (150g cooked)
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 80g swede or turnip, diced
  • half an onion, diced
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • a third of a tin of kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp curry powder

Method

  1. 1Fry the onion, carrot, celery and swede in the oil for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Stir in the curry powder, then add the bulgur and 300ml water.
  3. 3Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the beans and heat through for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Add a splash more water if it gets too thick.

Swaps and tips

  • Swap bulgur for any cooked grain you have left over.

Around £0.68 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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