Crete Bean And Spinach Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, zucchini and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While the stew simmers, cook the bulgur. Add the spinach and beans and simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes. Stir through the parsley and remaining olive oil and serve over bulgur.
• Alternatively - Add kalamata olives and serve on rice instead of bulgur.

Steps:

• Bring the barley and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until tender.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Season with rosemary. Mix the mushrooms, yellow bell pepper, and wine into the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked barley, beans, tomatoes, and spinach. Season with red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.