A pot on its own is very adequate for one person. If you serve with rice, potato, on toast etc, then a pot is enough for 2 people.

A classic combination of red beans, sweet peppers and tomatoes, spiked with the jalapeno chilli from Mexico. Known to aficionados as Bowl o Red.

Lovely lunch idea: yummy on toast or with a jacket potato.

Super supper idea: serve over rice or into tortillas with a dollop of sour cream, sliced shallots, avocado and lots of fresh coriander.