Carole Food.

I love a quick bean dish, and this is one I return to often! It really easy and filling, and as usual it’s packed with lots of fibre and nutrients from the beans. This recipe is really versatile, so please read notes below if you want some suggestions! 

Why you’ll love this dish

• Quick - this dish is really speedy and can be made in about 15 minutes! 
• Versatile - you can swap the ingredients (or add more) very easily in this dish, so read notes below for ideas! 

What ingredients do you need for this dish (includes possible substitutions)? 

Onion: red, brown or shallots all work here. You could even swap the onion for a red pepper if you prefer! 

Garlic: add as much as you want...

Tomato paste: this is essential for the recipe! 

Spices: if you don’t love chilli powder then this can be left out, or if you like things spicy - add more! The garlic powder can also be left out if you don’t want to add it. And the dried oregano can be swapped with dried thyme or mixed herbs. 

Double cream: if you’re looking for a lower fat option then double cream can be substituted with about 75g of cream cheese. 

Parmesan: this can be substituted with most hard cheeses! 

Butter beans: any precooked bean will work in this recipe. 

Lemon juice: gives needed acidity to the dish so I would recommend keeping this in! 

This dish is also great with extra vegetables (e.g. some mushrooms fried with the onion, or spinach stirred in at the end).

What to serve this with? 

This is great with a side of green vegetables, or some roasted cauliflower. It's also very delicious with bread...

Instructions 

Fry the onion 

In a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Prep the other ingredients

Whilst the onion is frying, prep the other ingredients. That is, chop the garlic, assemble the spices, grate the parmesan etc. 

Fry garlic and tomato paste 

Add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stir regularly. Stir in the smoked, paprika, chilli powder, dried oregano and garlic powder. 

Add the beans, cream and parmesan 

Add the double cream, water and parmesan. Stir to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until the parmesan is melted. 

Squeeze in lemon juice 

Squeeze in lemon juice, taste for seasoning and that’s it! 

FAQ 

What’s the best way to store this dish? 

Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then reheat either in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob. 

Can this be frozen? 

Yes! Just place in an airtight container then defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave. 

If you’re looking for another bean dish, be sure to try out these recipes:

• Squash Black Beans
• Cheesy Leek Beans
• Smoky Butternut Squash Beans