Spicy Beans
Serves 3 30 minutes
I started making this with my flatmate as a way to add some pizzazz to plain canned beans. Ditch the sugary tinned stuff and go with tinned tomatoes and your favourite bean variety instead.
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the chilis.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
Fry the onions until golden, then add garlic and chilis. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Spice and Sauce
Add your favourite dry spices and optionally balsamic vinegar. After a couple of minutes, add the tinned tomatoes and a mug of water. Reduce for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Beans and Simmer
Stir in the beans. Simmer for 10 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 5: Adjust Thickness
If too thin, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) and simmer for a minute.
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