Peasant's Pot Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb Dry mixed beans, (butter beans, red kidney beans and flageolet beans washed, soaked overnight and liquid removed) alternatively use 450g/1lb of tinned beans
  • 1 lrg Onion, finely sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 1 lb Mixed root vegetables, cubed
  • 1 sm Green pepper, de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 x 14 ounce can minced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp Marmite yeast extract
  • 1 pt Boiling water
  •     Salt & freshly grnd black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh mixed herbs, (or possibly 2tsp dry)
  • 1 x Bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 C/350 F/Gas Mark 4. Rinse the liquid removed beans, place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water. Bring to the boil and cook rapidly for 10 min. Lower the heat and continue to simmer the beans till needed.
  2. 2. In a very large flameproof casserole dish, cook the onion in the oil, over a low heat, till soft. Add in the root vegetables and green pepper, and cook till soft.
  3. 3. Drain the beans and add in to the pan with the tomatoes and tomato puree.
  4. Dissolve the Marmite in the boiling water and add in to the pan to cover all the ingredients. Season with salt, pepper and the herbs.
  5. 4. Bring to the boil, then cover. Transfer to the oven and cook for 1 1/2-2 hrs, till the beans are tender. Season to taste, and serve with steamed broccoli florets and jacket potatoes.
  6. NOTES : A great way to start the week, this is also a good recipe for an informal weekend party. It can easily be prepared a day in advance and kept chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 286g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 366  
Calories from Fat 185 51%
Total Fat 21.63g 27%
Saturated Fat 5.73g 23%
Trans Fat 0.09g  
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Potassium 963mg 28%
Total Carbs 25.41g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 21%
Sugars 3.12g 2%
Protein 23.51g 38%
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