Bean & halloumi stew

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 1 red pepper thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 3 tbsp red chilli pesto sundried tomato pesto or vegan alternative
• 1 heaped tsp ground coriander
• 400g can mixed beans drained and rinsed
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• ½ x 250g block halloumi sliced
• ½ small bunch of coriander finely chopped
• garlic bread to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper, along with a pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic, pesto and ground coriander, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the beans and tomatoes along with ½ can of water, then bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 mins.
2. Add the remaining oil to a separate frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the halloumi for 2 mins on each side or until golden brown.
3. Taste the beans for seasoning, then spoon into deep bowls. Top with the halloumi and scatter over the chopped coriander. Serve with garlic bread, if you like.