Beans can sometimes be an underrated ingredient in our food cupboards, but when treated with care and attention there is no reason that these powerful pulses can’t become the star of the show. In this deceptively simple bean bake, white beans are used to absorb all of the delicious flavors. This recipe works great served alongside a green salad and some fresh bread, or even on top of some indulgent dauphinoise potatoes if you want to treat yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of white beans, ideally jarred but used canned if necessary
- 1 white onion
- 2 tablespoons of salted butter
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar
- 3 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese
Instructions:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan.
- Finely slice the onion and add it to the saucepan. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Cook the onion for five minutes, and then add the rosemary. Cook for a further ten minutes, ensuring the onions don’t burn.
- Add the honey and vinegar, once the vinegar has evaporated add the beans including their liquid.
- Cook the beans for fifteen minutes, and then stir the spinach through the mix.
- Transfer the mix to an oven dish, and then top with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for fifteen minutes at 350 degrees F.
