Spanish meatball & butter bean stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This hearty one-pot is full of Mediterranean flavour, with pork, red onion, peppers and smoked paprika – an impressive 4 of your 5 a day

Prep:15 mins
Cook:35 mins

Serves 3
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 435
fat 15g
saturates 5g
carbs 35g
sugars 22g
fibre 12g
protein 33g
salt 1.3g

Ingredients

350g lean pork mince
2 tsp olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
2 peppers, sliced, any colour will do
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
400g can butter beans, drained
2 tsp golden caster sugar
small bunch parsley, chopped
crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Tip

Leave it in the pot

This dish will sit happily in the pot – ideal for families eating at different times. It can be reheated and eaten as it is for a light supper, or served with crusty bread if you want something more substantial.

Method

Season the pork, working the seasoning in with your hands, then shape into small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs and cook for 5 mins, until golden brown all over. Push to one side of the pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook for a further 5 mins, stirring now and then, until the veg has softened, then stir in the garlic and paprika. Stir everything around in the pan for 1 min, then add the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins.
Uncover, stir in the beans, the sugar and some seasoning, then simmer for a further 10 mins, uncovered. Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dunking, if you like.