This is a recipe I’ve developed over many attempts and it’s one of my go-to lunches when there’s no time for cooking or you want to use up those pesky peppers that are getting wrinkly in the fridge. You can substitute most ingredients or add whatever else you fancy.

I also love that this is a vegetarian recipe that I can easily get on board with. I’m trying to eat less meat during the week and this is a great alternative. If you don’t like kidney beans, or if you’re not bothered about keeping it veggie, you can always swap in rice, black beans, chicken, pork or pretty much anything else you fancy.

We often make this when we’re short on time, money or ingredients but I always feel really fancy when I have my own little fajita-assembling session at my desk. I usually chuck the filling in the microwave for about 2 and a half minutes, warm the wraps up during the last twenty seconds and then assemble as I eat them. Watch out though – the saucy filling is not compatible with white shirts/skirts/dresses/paperwork/anything you hold dear to your heart.

Oh, and one thing you’re about to get to know about me – I play a bit fast and loose with measurements and ingredients (unless the recipe really calls for precision, like making pastry). For me, cooking is about putting together a delicious meal with what you have and what will taste nice to you. If you want more cheese, go for it! Only have half an onion? Don’t despair! Hate peppers? Well, don’t put them in.

Ingredients:

(should make enough for two hungry people)

• 1 tin of kidney beans
• 250ml tomato passata
• 1 onion
• 1 pepper
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of pepper
• seasoning of your choice (I use tex-mex or cajun usually. You can also use a combination of your favourite spices such as paprika, cumin and dried coriander)
• 4 tortilla wraps
• dollop of sour cream
• handful of grated cheese

Method

1. Dice your onion and chop your pepper into bite-sized chunks.
2. Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and fry the pepper and the onion until they are starting to soften.
3. Drain and wash your tin of kidney beans so you get rid of all of the gloopy stuff and throw into the frying pan along with the tomato passata.
4. Allow the mixture to simmer for a while, adding your salt, pepper and seasoning to taste. And when I say taste, I mean actually taste it. If it’s a bit bland, add more salt or more seasoning. If you’ve gone overboard on the seasoning or salt, add some more passata or a bit of water.
5. Put the sour cream and grated cheese in small containers so you can take them with you to work, along with the tortillas and the filling mix.
6. Enjoy the envious stares of your co-workers as you tuck into a hearty lunch that will keep you going for the rest of the day!