Sausage and Bean Hot Pot

SERVES 2 // READY IN 25 MINS // 504 CALS

For a comforting meal that's big on flavour but light on fat, this Sausage and Bean Hot Pot is just the thing. In just 25 minutes, you'll have a hearty mix of tender sausage, new potatoes, and cannellini beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce, with a touch of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth. It’s a wholesome, satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cosy night in, offering all the warmth of a classic hot pot without the heaviness.

Sausage and Bean Hot Pot

SERVES 2 // READY IN 25 MINS // 504 CALS

INGREDIENTS
1 tsp oil
2 good quality pork sausages
1 shallot
1 red (bell) pepper
300g (10oz) new potatoes
4 tomatoes
1 heaped tsp garlic paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 x 400g (14oz) can cannellini beans

DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Heat the oil on a med-high heat in a large lidded pan.
Cut the sausages into chunks (tip: use kitchen scissors).
Once hot, add the sausages to the pan and sizzle for 2-3 mins, until just starting to brown.

STEP 2
Peel and chop the shallot. De-seed and slice the red pepper. Quarter the new potatoes.

STEP 3
Turn the heat under the pan down to low. Add the shallot, red pepper and new potatoes. Stir-fry for 1 min, before adding 50ml (3 tbsp) water. Put the lid on the pan and steam slowly for 10 mins.

STEP 4
Roughly chop the tomatoes.
Remove the lid from the pan and turn the heat up to med-high. Add the garlic and tomato pastes and stir-fry for 30 secs.
Add the tomatoes, sugar and Worcestershire sauce and cook for a further 3-4 mins, until the tomatoes are starting to break apart.

STEP 5
Add the cannellini beans with their water and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Serve between two bowls.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
504 CALS // 25G PROTEIN // 17G FAT // 57G CARBS