Bean Hotpot

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This was done by karen martini on better homes and gardens. looks like it takes a long time but is very rich looking and worth a try. the chillies she used were long ones so not that hot i suppose; i have little birdseye ones and would probably only use one.

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Steps

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In a large stockpot , cook the chillies and capsicum in the olive oil over high heat for about 6-8 minutes , until the capsicum has blackened around the edges.

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Add the other vegetables , and stir another 5-6 minutes on high heat.

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Add the bay leaf and thyme and other spices and cook for another 5 minutes.

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Add the three tins of beans and the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir well to combine.

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Season well with salt and pepper , cover the whole mixture with water , then simmer for 30 minutes.

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Serve over rice with diced avocado mixed with lime juice , a dollop of yoghurt , and sprinkle with coriander.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, red capsicums, red chilies, onions, celery, carrot, leeks, garlic cloves, bay leaf, thyme, fennel seed, fenugreek seeds, sweet smoked paprika, butter beans, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste