Spicy Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 4 carrots ((chopped))
• 1/2 broccoli
• 1 cup of kale ((washed))
• 1 red bell pepper ((chopped))
• 1/2 onion ((chopped))
• 2 garlic cloves ((crushed))
• 2 canned tomatoes
• 1/2 scotch bonnet ((optional))
• 1 cup of vegetable stock
• 1-2 tbsp of tomato puree
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1/4-1/2 tsp of ground coriander
• A pinch of mixed herbs
• A splash of vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Add canned tomatoes and scotch bonnet to a blender and blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan, add onions and fry for a few minutes. Pour in the blended tomato mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes on low/medium heat.

3. 3

   Pour in vegetable stock and add tomato puree. Season with salt to taste, pepper to taste, ground coriander, mixed herbs and bring to a boil. Leave the stew to cook on a low/medium heat for another 8-10 minutes and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, add bulgur wheat, a pinch of salt and 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes (or follow the instructions on the packaging).

5. 5

   Add carrots, broccoli, kale and red bell peppers to the stew and leave to cook on a low heat for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Leave to cool and serve.