On Saturday The Scotsman proclaimed that the heat wave was set to continue and today the front page tells me that it’s all over – as of now!  Well despite being completely decked out in pastel shades and strappy shoes I have to admit that  it is a little on the chilly side now,  so I reckon it is time to cook up something a little more warming than a salad.

 

This is a really simple and tasty  stew which is packed with flavour from chorizo, paprika and coriander.  It is hard to beat the tantalising smell of garlic, onions and chorizo sizzling in a pan – one of life’s culinary pleasures.

This rustic stew is fantastic served with hunks of crusty bread and butter and a large glass of red wine.

 

Recipe

 

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One red onion sliced

 

Tablespoon of olive oil

 

2 cloves of garlic crushed

 

170g  chorizo cut into coins

 

300g chopped tomatoes

 

tablespoon chopped coriander

 

300g of mixed beans (I used a tin of three bean salad in water)

 

1 heaped teaspoon of paprika

 

Method

 

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Heat the oil in a pot

 

Add in the sliced onion, garlic and chorizo and cook for around 5 minutes on a medium heat

 

Add in the paprika, tomatoes and beans and simmer for around 20 minutes (add a little water if it seems too dry)

 

Add the coriander just before serving

 

Serve with crusty bread and a  big glass of wine