Charred Tomato Beans
This recipe is great for meal prep and goes excellently with some crusty bread!
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Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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Charred Tomato Beans
Ingredients
for the beans
- 300g cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 60g tomato paste
- 2 x 400g cans of white beans (including liquid, if unsalted!)
- 130g cashew cream (see recipe below) or double cream
- 1 tbsp oil (olive oil or other neutral oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
for the cashew cream
- 70g raw cashews
Method
- Make the cashew cream (if using), place the cashews in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain. Blend the soaked cashews with 80ml water until smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill (broiler) to high. Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking tray and grill until blackened and blistered, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic, chilli flakes, smoked paprika, rosemary, and tomato paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned beans (including the liquid, if unsalted!) and add the charred tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Note: if your beans come in salted water or you don't want to add the bean stock, then just add a splash of water instead.
- Stir in the cashew cream (or double cream). Simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread or over rice.
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