Sausage and bean stew recipe

Ingredients

• 2 sausages, reduced-fat
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion (large), finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 400g chopped tomatoes, (fresh or tinned) or passata
• 410g cannellini beans, or butter beans in water, drained
• 100g potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs, or dried basil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the sausages for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're thoroughly cooked.
2. While the sausages are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes or passata, beans, potatoes and basil or mixed herbs. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

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3. Slice the sausages and add them to the saucepan. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to make sure they're warmed through. Serve in bowls and tuck in!