Tomato & Garlic Butterbeans
A one pot taste sensation that’s perfect for days when you fancy limiting the washing up!
The creamy, buttery texture of butterbeans is enhanced by our garlicy tomato sauce.
Prep time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 white onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
½ red pepper, finely diced
5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or crushed
400g chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
800g tin butter beans, drained
200ml water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 chilli, optional, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp paprika, optional
UTENSILS:
Sharp knife
Chopping board
Large saucepan
Tin opener
Garlic crusher, optional
Large spoon
METHOD:
1. STEP ONE - prepare the vegetables: finely dice the onion, carrots & half a pepper. Finely chop the garlic & chilli (if using).
2. STEP TWO - in a large saucepan, over a medium heat, cook the finely diced onions and carrots until they start to soften.
Then add the diced pepper and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Finally, add the garlic (and chilli, if using) and stir and cook for a further 2 minutes.
3. STEP THREE - add the chopped tomatoes, water, drained butter beans, basil, seasoning and paprika (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over a low to medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened.
4. STEP FOUR - serve straight away.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
GO VEGTASTIC - chop some spinach and add it to the pan 5 minutes before the end to make it extra nutritious and colourful.
GO EXTRA - add some chopped chorizo at the same time as the peppers in STEP TWO for a little extra flavour and additional protein. Chopped bacon would also give an extra depth.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS & INSPO
This recipe isn’t limited to butterbeans. Why not try cannellini, haricot, mixed beans or even chickpeas!
To make it go further, add an extra can of chopped tomatoes and some stock to turn it into a stew.
This recipe is perfect for batch cooking. Once cooked and cooled, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serve with our simple flat breads or any crusty bread that’s great for dipping! Alternatively, it would be delicious served with rice or cous cous.
