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Moroccan Black Bean Stew

The kind of Moroccan plate you make on repeat. harissa, a proper slow-cook, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,294 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Moroccan Black Bean Stew
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the harissa elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the harissa and the rest of the harissa flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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