Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Pumpkin and sugar bean stew
Sweet pumpkin cooked down with sugar beans, onion and tomato until thick. A gentle, mild pot for days when heavier food is unappealing, and it costs very little to make.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Pregnancy
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly
- Iron-containing

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Soften the onion in the oil for 8 minutes, then add the garlic for a minute.
- Step 2. Add the tomatoes and cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes.
- Step 3. Add the pumpkin and stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Step 4. Stir in the beans and heat right through for 5 minutes.
- Step 5. Season with black pepper, scatter with parsley and serve with pap, samp or brown bread.
Allergens for your selection
No declarable allergens in the ingredients as currently selected.
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
