Borrowed from:
https://www.rebelrecipes.com/easy-smoky-baked-beans/
I've done this in many different ways, it's fun to experiment. Also satisfying to never have to open a tin of sugar filled beans from the supermarket...
Cosy homemade smoky baked beans - three types of beans, and lots of lovely spices. Pure delicious comfort food - make a big batch to freeze.
Prep time: 10 minutes mins
Cook time: 15 minutes mins
4 servings
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 packs/tins organic tomatoes
1 courgette sliced
3 sundried tomatoes chopped up finely–optional
2 tsp tamari
1 pack organic borlotti beans
1 pack organic red kidney beans
1 pack organic cannelloni beans
Sea salt
Black pepper
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Optional–extra sprinkle of chilli flakes
Add the onion to a large pan with the oil and sauté for 10 minutes on a low heat.
Add in the garlic and spices and fry for a further few minutes.
Next, add the courgette, tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes on a very low heat.
Finally, add in the beans, tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar.
Simmer for a few minutes, then season with the salt, pepper and chilli to taste.