Butter Bean Stew

Stew is the ultimate cold weather food. So to keep you warm I am sharing this recipe with you. In this recipe I have included butter beans which are packed with protein, fibre, and other nutrients, making them a super food. In addition to that I have potatoes and carrots which rounds off this meal perfectly. The recipe is as follow:

Preparation:  10 mins Cooking time:  20min - 30min  Serves 4 
Ingredients 
A dash of oil 
2 cups (250ml+250ml) leaks finely sliced
1 cup (250ml) celery stalks finely sliced
1 tbsp (15ml) fresh garlic paste
1 cup (250ml)  carrots cubed
1-2 red/green chilli torn into pieces
2 medium potatoes cut into small cubes
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes 
1 tbsp (15ml) veg stock powder (ina paarman's) 
½ tbsp (7.5ml) garlic powder  
½ tbsp (7.5ml) onion powder  
3 cups (750ml) boiling water
2 can butter beans (strain brine)  
½ cup fresh parsley 

Let’s Cook:-)  
Heat oil in a big pot
Toss in leeks, celery, garlic and carrots.  Give it a good stir.  
Add chillies, and cook for 5 mins
Throw in the potatoes, tomatoes, veg stock powder as well as garlic and onion powder - give it a good stir - cover and cook for 5-8 mins 
Pour in boiling water
Add butter beans - give it a good stir.  Cover and cook for 10-15 mins stirring from time to time.  
When the gravy thickens, toss in parsley leaves and simmer for a minute.  
Serve with toasted garlic bread.
Hot tips:  add more or less water, according to the gravy consistency you desire.