Spicy bean goulash

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupKidney beans, canned
1teaspoonOlive oil
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
1Garlic clove, finely chopped
3largesRed peppers, chopped
3cupsChopped mushrooms
2mediumsPotato, diced
3teaspoonsPaprika
1teaspoonThyme
1teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonCilantro
2tablespoonsTomato paste
1teaspoonMiso (soy paste), dissolved in a little water
Salt
Black pepper
2cupsNoodles

Directions

This simple goulash recipe is from "Vegetarian Cooking," an RD Home Handbook Publication.

Drain the beans, cover with plenty of fresh water, bring to a boil, uncovered and boil fast for 10 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving liquid.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, chile, peppers and mushrooms and cook for five minutes. Cover and cook the mixture for 15-20 minutes over a very gentle heat.

Add the cooked beans, potato, paprika, thyme, tomato puree and miso to the stew.

Simmer gently for 30 minutes, adding a little bean liquid if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with rice or noodles. Serves four.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 289 calories, 4⅗ grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 111 milligrams sodium; 14 percent of calories from fat. Converted by MMCONV vers. 1⅖ ---