Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried adzuki beans, soaked overnight in water
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 orange sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup small broccoli floret
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
  • 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt (optional)

Method

  • Rinse the beans after draining them from the soaking water then put them in a saucepan. Cover with water and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and then simmer, partially covered, for 30 to 35 minutes. When you're done, the beans should still be somewhat hard.
  • Add all of the other ingredients except for the broccoli and cilantro and cook for 10 minutes. Next, add the broccoli and cilantro and then simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
  • To serve, spoon into bowls topped with a spoonful of natural yogurt, if desired.
  • Soaking the beans overnight is crucial to this recipe as it greatly shortens the cooking time of the beans.