Smoky Tomato Beans
Smoky tomato beans - this easy, healthy vegan dish is quick to make, nutritious and full of flavour. Serve with sweet potato mash and greens for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Servings 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
- 1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tomato puree (paste)
- one 400 g (14 oz) tin of chopped tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder
- one 400 g (14 oz) tin butter beans drained
- one 400 g (14 oz) tin cannellini beans drained
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the onion, red pepper and garlic and cook for about 5-10 minutes until softened.
- Add the paprika, cayenne pepper and tomato puree and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring often.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, bouillon powder and beans. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper.