Bean Stew with Halloumi

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato PESTO sauce
1 teaspoon minced coriander
400 g can of beans of your choice, drained and rinsed under running water
400 g can of chopped tomatoes
100 g halloumi cheese, sliced
fresh coriander, finely chopped
Serve with garlic bread

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, paprika, a pinch of salt and fry for 10 minutes or until softened. Then add the garlic, pesto sauce and minced coriander and simmer for 1 minute. Add the beans, tomatoes and a little water, then bring to the boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a separate pan (over medium heat). Fry the halloumi cheese for 2 minutes on each side (until golden brown).
3. Taste the bean stew and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Ladle the stew into deep bowls, top with the halloumi cheese and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Serve with garlic bread. Delicious!
Yield: 2 servings
Recipe: bbcgoodfood.com