Ah, baked beans. Is there really much better than simple beans on toast for dinner? Maybe. But beans and toast will always have a special place in my heart.
Perfectly simple for all those nights where you promised yourself you’d make a slap up dinner and then all of sudden discovered it was 8 o’clock and unless you fancied eating at midnight, you better downgrade your expectations.
So, humble bean. I salute you. Thank you for always being the trusty stand-in when I lose track of time scrolling endlessly through the blackhole of the internet.
This little recipe requires very few ingredients indeed, but will supply you with a satisfying smoky, sweet flavour that will leave you wanting another plateful.
I heartily recommend you pair these beans with corn fritters and avocado for a bloomin’ delicious brunch option.
Vegan Homemade Baked Beans
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
270 grams of mixed beans of your choice (black eyed beans, pinto beans etc)
200 grams chopped tomatoes
Salt & Pepper
Method:
- Heat oil in saucepan over a medium heat
- Add minced garlic and fry for a few minutes until fragrant and starting to turn golden
- Add tomato puree, smoked paprika, oregano, brown sugar and soy sauce – stir to combine and cook for a few minutes longer
- Add beans and chopped tomatoes – simmer for 10 minutes so flavours can develop
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Enjoy!
