Step 1

Add your oil to a large pan and place it on medium heat. Add finely diced red onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Keep stirring the onions.

Step 2

Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add the spices and herbs and tomato paste, cooking the mixture for another minute so the spices can activate.

Step 4

Tip in the butterbeans and stir to get them fully coated in the onion/tomato/spice mixture.

Step 5

Add the tinned plum tomatoes and water. Bring the stew to a boil and gently break apart the tomatoes with the back of your spoon.

Step 6

Reduce the stew to a simmer and leave for 15 -20 minutes until the sauce has reduced. Add more water if necessary.

Step 7

Sprinkle over chopped parsley just before serving, and enjoy with crusty bread!