Gigantes-Style Baked Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs

Buttery giant beans slow-baked in a sweet tomato sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

• butter beans2 tins
• chopped tomatoes400g
• onion2
• garlic clove3
• carrot1
• celery1
• tomato puree2 tbsp
• dried oregano1 tsp
• bay leaf1
• olive oil3 tbsp
• sugar1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Soften finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot and celery in olive oil for 10 minutes.
2. 2Stir in tomato puree, oregano, bay leaf and sugar, then cook for 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the chopped tomatoes and drained butter beans.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to an oven dish.
5. 5Cover and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes.
6. 6Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until thickened.
7. 7Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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