Beans!
This week we’re going to add to our ‘back to basics’ series with the most straightforward and satisfying baked beans recipe ever! Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the most comforting, and these baked beans are no exception. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish or a hearty addition to your breakfast, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. We love beans at Life Diet Health as they are a great protein-packed source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy and versatile ingredient for many meals. Whilst buying baked beans in a tin is convenient, there are numerous types of beans available to try, and often opting for plain beans in a tin is more economical than purchasing branded ready-made baked beans. With this simple recipe, you can easily transform plain beans into delicious baked beans and impress others with your newfound knowledge of various bean varieties!
The Baked Beans Recipe
You might think baked beans need a long list of ingredients and hours of simmering, but this is a very very simple recipe. There are just three ingredients and minimal effort required, but of course with maximum flavour. All you need is a tin of white beans (such as haricot beans, butter beans, white kidney beans or cannellini beans), some tomato puree, and a pinch of black pepper. That’s it! No need for anything complicated!
A quick and simple but very tasty recipe for baked beans
- 1 x 400g tin white beans (cannellini or haricot preferably). standard sized tin.
- 1-2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- *optional 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste if needed
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Grab a medium sized saucepan and empty the whole tin of beans with all the liquid into it. Add a bit of cold water to the tin, swish it about to grab any rogue beans and liquid, then add that to the pan too (about 1/4 of the tin full). Put the heat on medium.
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Add the tomato puree to the beans and mix through evenly. Heat until just started to boil, then reduce the heat and add the black pepper.
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Allow the liquid to reduce (3-5 minutes) until you have your desired consistency, do a quick taste test and add salt if necessary.
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Enjoy!
What do I need?
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Serving
Serve your baked beans hot, straight from the pan. They’re perfect on toast for a quick and satisfying breakfast, as a side dish to your vegan sausages or scrambled tofu, or even on their own for a light meal. These are also great cold straight from the fridge and great for adding to a buddha bowl.
Storing
If you have any leftovers (which is unlikely because they’re so tasty!), you can store them covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the cooker or in the microwave before serving (you may need to add a splash of water if reheating).
Sharing
This recipe is a great example of how you can make something delicious with minimal ingredients and effort. Feel free to share it with friends and family – they’ll be amazed at how tasty and easy it is! Enjoy your baked beans and the joy of simple cooking.
Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this baked beans recipe is a wonderful addition to your repertoire. Sometimes, less truly is more, and this dish proves that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to create something delightful. Happy cooking!
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Laurena x