Beans in red wine with meat alternative Recipe

Beans in red wine with meat alternative Recipe

A great vegetarian dish boasting a deep savoury flavour with a high nutritional value. This recipe includes ideas for a meat option. 

 

Ingredients

• 2 red onions, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 115g red lentils
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 300ml/½ pint red wine
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 x 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 x 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-2 tsps vegetable stock powder (Use gluten free vegetable stock powder to make this recipe gluten free)
• black pepper
• Top tip: choose a red wine with a screw top so that it’s easier to store once opened.
• Meat alternative: roast beef with yorkshire pudding and vegetables
• 75g roast beef with 1 low fat Yorkshire pudding or 75g dry-roasted sweet potatoes.
• Serve with green vegetables and low-fat gravy.

Instructions

1. Heat a large, non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and dry fry until soft. Add the celery, lentils and thyme.
2. Pour in the wine, tomatoes and beans and stir in the stock powder.
3. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft, adding a little water if required.
5. Season to taste.

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