Did you know that there are over 400 types of beans? They are a source of calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They also have soluble fibre, which helps remove surplus cholesterol from your organism. After soya and peas, beans are the third largest source of protein, so they are a good substitute for meat. Beans are unfortunately stodgy, so they are not recommended for little kids, elderly people and those with intestinal problems. Today I have a proposition of stew with beans and mushrooms. It is delicious, but not great if you're on a diet; but once in a while we can have a treat, can't we?

Ingredients:
300g of beans
200g of oyster mushrooms
250g of mushrooms
1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of butter
1 teaspoon of marjoram
½ teaspoon of thyme
½ teaspoon of caraway seeds
salt and pepper

Soak the beans for a whole night in unsalted water. Pour away the water, pour in some fresh water, add the caraway seeds and boil until the beans are soft. Salt the beans when you have nearly finished boiling them. Clean the oyster mushrooms and slice them. Clean the mushrooms and cut them into quarters. Peel the onion and garlic and slice them finely. Melt the butter in a pan and fry the onion and garlic for a while. Add the mushrooms and oyster mushrooms and fry until the water from the mushrooms evaporates. Add the mushrooms, marjoram and thyme to the beans and boil for 7-10 minutes. Spice it up with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with some chopped parsley before serving.

Enjoy your meal!

Try also:
Cutlets from red beans
Stuffed mushrooms with spinach
An easy mistake – stew with oyster mushrooms