Give baked beans an all-American twist with this Boston Beans Recipe. Perfect for dipping crusty bread into or as a winning side dish at a barbecue.
Prep time:
5 Minutes
Cook time:
40 Minutes
Effort:
Easy
Yield:
Serves 2 to 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dries mixed herbs
- 400g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp black treacle (blackstrap molasses)
- 400g (14oz) canned haricot beans, drained and rinsed
- Generous pinch of black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat, add the onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until onion has caramelized, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. Add the herbs and cook for a further minute,
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and black treacle until combined with the onion, then pour in the beans. Stir again to combine and place the lid over the dish. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
