Chipotle sweet potato & black bean stew with cheddar dumplings

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 50 mins EASY V

vegetable oil, for frying

1 large red onion, finely sliced

250g bag diced butternut squash and sweet potato

400g can chopped tomatoes

2 x 400g cans chilli black beans or chilli kidney beans

3 tbsp chipotle chilli paste

125g self-raising flour

60g unsalted butter, cubed

70g mature cheddar, grated 1 large green jalapeño, finely sliced (optional)

Heat a glug of vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 7 mins until softened. Tip in the squash and sweet potato and fry for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes, beans and 250ml water. Stir through the chipotle paste and season to taste. Pop a lid on the dish and gently simmer over a low to medium heat for 25 mins or until reduced and the sweet potato is soft.

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Mix the flour with 1/2 tsp salt. Add the butter and rub together with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheddar then quickly mix in 4 tbsp cold water. Roll the mixture into eight balls. Put the dumplings on top of the stew and place, uncovered, in the oven for 15-20 mins, or until puffed up and light golden brown. Serve the stew with the sliced jalapeño scattered on top, if you like.

GOOD TO KNOW calcium • fibre • iron • 3 of 5-a-day PER SERVING 547 kcals • fat 23g • saturates 12g • carbs 60g • sugars 12g • fibre 15g • protein 18g • salt 1.5g