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Ras el hanout Black Bean Stir-Fry

A golden take on Black Bean Stir-Fry, built on ras el hanout and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.5 from 1,847 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Ras el hanout Black Bean Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ras el hanout 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 grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the couscous and the rest of the ras el hanout flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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