Rich Butter Bean Stew with Saffron Rice & Toasted Almonds - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice, washed and drained
• 7 strands saffron
• 50ml boiling water
• 50g sliced almonds roasted
• [For the stew]
• 40ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lemons (strips of zest only)
• 3 long dry chillies
• 2 brown onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 tins butter beans, reserve 1 tin liquid
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 10 green beans, halved
• Salt and pepper