Sugar Bean Goulash

Sugar beans are a fantastic source of soluble fibre, so it’s the perfect additional or main protein to any meal! We have posted a recipe below for a goulash that is made from sugar beans, perfect for your next meatless Monday experiment.

You will need:

• 225g uncooked red speckled sugar beans OR 525g canned sugar beans, drained
• 20ml olive / canola oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
• 125g white button mushrooms
• 4 zucchinis, grated
• 25ml tomato puree
• 5ml paprika
• 2ml mustard powder
• 2ml cayenne pepper
• 5ml cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 350ml reduced sodium vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 5ml cornflour
• Cauliflower rice, to serve

Method:

1. Soak, drain and cook the beans if they are uncooked.
2. Heat the olive / canola oil in a large pan. Stir-fry the onion, mushrooms and zucchini for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir continuously to prevent it from burning. Add the cooked beans, tomato puree, spices and stock to the pan. Simmer for 20-25 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix the cornstarch with some cold water and add to the mix, this should produce a slightly thicker sauce.
4. Serve with some steamed cauliflower rice.

References:

1.?????Lategan, H., 2000. Versatile vegetarian recipes. Fouriesrus (PO Box 52547, Fouriesrus 0024): H. Lategan.