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Chilli Jam Beans
This recipe has a great balance between spicy and sweet. I love using scotch bonnet for the heat and aromatic flavour, but you can use any chilli you like!
Jump to recipeThis recipe has a great balance between spicy and sweet. I love using scotch bonnet for the heat and aromatic flavour, but you can use any chilli you like!
What ingredients do you need for this dish (includes possible substitutions)?
Onion: brown or red both work here!
Garlic: add as much as you want!
Scotch bonnet: I love using scotch bonnet for the heat and aromatic flavour, but you can use any chilli you like!
Sugar: white or brown sugar are both fine here, or honey can be used too.
Apple cider vinegar: red or white vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar.
Butter beans: any white bean or chickpea will be delicious!
Basil: I love a bit of basil on top but you could also use parsley.
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 in the fridge overnight or in the microwave.
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Chilli Jam Beans
This recipe has a great balance between spicy and sweet. I love using scotch bonnet for the heat and aromatic flavour, but you can use any chilli you like!
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp chopped scotch bonnet
- 1 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 400g can butter beans, drained (about 240g)
- 5g basil leaves
- Oil, salt, pepper
Method
- In a medium sized frying pan over a medium heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the onion and a good pinch of salt. Cook until softened, stir regularly.
- Add the garlic and scotch bonnet. Cook for two minutes, stir often.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the butter beans and cook until heated.
- Sprinkle over the basil leaves and that’s it!
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