Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day
Prep:5 mins
Serves 1 generously
½ tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling½ small onion, sliced½ small red pepper, thinly sliced into strips1 garlic clove, halved227g can chopped tomatoes½ tsp smoked paprika2 tsp red wine vinegar210g can butter beans or chickpeas, drained¼ tsp sugar1 slice seeded breada few parsley sprigs, finely chopped
STEP 1Heat the oil in a small pan, add the onion and pepper, and fry gently until soft, about 10-15 mins. Crush half the garlic and add this to the pan, along with the tomatoes, paprika, vinegar, beans, sugar and some seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 mins or until slightly reduced and thickened.STEP 2Toast the bread, rub with the remaining garlic and drizzle with a little oil. Spoon the beans over the toast, drizzle with a little more oil and scatter over the parsley.
