Serves 4 (Cost £2.50)

Ingredients 

1x 400g tin of tomatoes

2 x 400g tins of mixed beans

1 large onion chopped

1 red pepper (optional)

2 cloves of garlic finely chopped or minced

1 vegetable stock cube

1 tablespoon of tomato puree

200ml of water

1 teaspoon of oil

½ to 1 teaspoon of chilli powder (optional 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of

smoked paprika for extra flavour)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Chop onion ( and pepper) into roughly 1cm pieces.

2. Finely chop garlic.

3. Soften onions (and pepper) in oil on a medium heat for around 5 mins in a pan stirring occasionally.

4. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes stirring occasionally.

5. Add the spices and stir thoroughly for a further minute or two.

6. Add remaining ingredients. Swill out the empty tin of tomatoes with some of the water into the pan.

7. Bring to the boil then simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.

8. Add salt and pepper to your own taste.