The Hairy Bikers' spicy bean hotpot recipe

Name: The Hairy Bikers' spicy bean hotpot recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Sweet potatoes (about 450g); 2 Medium cougettes; 2 tbsp Sunflower oil; 2 Medium onions, halved and sliced; 2 Garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp Hot chilli powder; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika; 400 g (14.1oz) Can chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp Tomato puree; 2 Bay leaves; 400 g (14.1oz) Can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 400 g (14.1oz) Can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp Cornflour, mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp cold water; 1 pinch Flaked sea salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper; 600 g (21.2oz) Potatoes (preferably Maris Piper); 50 g (1.8oz) Butter, melted; 1 pinch Flaked sea salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 Sweet potatoes (about 450g)
2 Medium cougettes
2 tbsp Sunflower oil
2 Medium onions, halved and sliced
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp Hot chilli powder
1 tsp Ground cumin
0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
400 g (14.1oz) Can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp Tomato puree
2 Bay leaves
400 g (14.1oz) Can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
400 g (14.1oz) Can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp Cornflour, mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp cold water
1 pinch Flaked sea salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
600 g (21.2oz) Potatoes (preferably Maris Piper)
50 g (1.8oz) Butter, melted
1 pinch Flaked sea salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

1
You'll need a 2.5-litre shallow ovenproof dish - a lasagne dish is ideal.
2
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into rough 2.5cm chunks.
3
Trim the courgettes and cut into 1cm slices.
4
Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan or deep frying pan.
5
Gently fry the onions for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned.
6
Add the garlic, chilli powder, cumin and paprika.
7
Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
8
Tip the tomatoes into the pan, refill the can with water and add this to the pan.
9
Stir in the tomato puree, bay leaves and sweet potatoes.
10
Bring to the boil and cook for 15 minutes.
11
Stir in the beans and courgettes and bring the mixture back to a simmer.
12
Cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring.
13
Add the cornflour paste and stir until the sauce has thickened.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Preheat the oven to 220C/Fan 200C/Gas 7.
16
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
17
Spoon the vegetable mixture into your ovenproof dish and top with overlapping slices of potato.
18
Brush the potatoes with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
19
Bake for about 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned and the filling is bubbling.

687

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Sweet potatoes (about 450g), 2 Medium cougettes, 2 tbsp Sunflower oil, 2 Medium onions, halved and sliced, and more.

Yes, The Hairy Bikers' spicy bean hotpot recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!