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Wholefood Immune Boosting Ikarian Stew No Oil – for weight loss –

This recipe is based on an Ikarian longevity stew that one of the longest living families in the world seemingly ate every day for lunch. This is so nourishing and tasty, it's oil-free, high in beans, and lentils and lots of cruciferous veg. A great dish to nurture your immune system.

Takes 50 minutes

Serves 10

Ingredients
 

  • 2 onions
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 carrots 150g
  • 2 leeks 400g
  • 1 x 400g tin blackbeans beans – 240g drained – cannellini/ haricot
  • 1 x 400g tin of cooked chickpeas – 240g drained
  • 1 x 400g tin of cooked lentils – 240g drained
  • 150 g dry wholemeal pasta we used fusilli
  • 200 g broccoli
  • 100 g kale
  • 1 x 680g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 100 g tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2.5 litres of veg stock
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and then into 2cm rounds, finely slice the carrots. Cut the broccoli into small florets and ensure to use all the stalk. Drain and rinse the cooked beans and lentils tins. Remove the kale from the stalk and finely chop the stalk.
  • Heat a large pot on high heat. Once hot add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring regularly. If it starts to stick add 2 tbsp of veg stock and loosen. Once they start to brown slightly add the chopped leak, carrots, broccoli stalk, kale stalk and a generous pinch of salt and 50ml of veg stock and put the lid on and leave to sweat for 10 mins stirring occasionally.
  • Next add the rest of the ingredients, (the tins beans and lentils, tomato passata, tomato puree, tamari, veg stock, pasta and kale). With the lid on bring to the boil and reduce to a low heat and simmer for 10 mins. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your pallet and add some chilli flakes if you like it spicier
  • Serve with some fresh bread for a super-nourishing meal!

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