Curried Butter Beans

Curried Butter Beans

1982 WW recipe

Serves 4

8 tsp oil

8 oz onion, sliced

2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

8 oz carrots, thinly sliced

4 apples, peeled and thinly sliced

12 oz tomatoes, peeled and diced

16 fl oz water

4 tbsp curry powder

4 tbsp lemon juice

4 tsp brown sugar

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1 1/2 lb canned drained butter beans

Heat oil, add onion and garlic, saute for 2-3 min, add carrot and apple and saute for a further 2-3 min.

Add tomatoes, water, curry powder, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt and pepper, stir well, cover with lid and leave to simmer gently, stirring from time to time, for about 20 min. Add butter beans and cook for 6 min or until thoroughly heated.