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Easy Faux Baked Beans

What's almost as easy as opening a tin of baked beans? Making your own using just two ingredients! If you are staying in self catering accommodation in Spain and can't find baked beans in the shops - here's a quick-to-make alternative!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 3

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar white beans (alubias cocidas) Find jars of beans in the legumes section of supermarkets.
  • 1 carton tomate frito Look for cartons around 390g

Instructions
 

  • Drain the white beans and add them with the tomate frito to the pan
  • Heat over a low heat until the bean and frito mix is heated through. Don't over cook as the beans will go mushy
  • Serve over baked potatoes, on toast, with tortilla de patata etc. Top with grated cheese or vegan equivalent for added richness

Notes

This is the base for a very basic baked bean substitute and is specifically for people staying in self catering accommodation without access to lots of cooking equipment and extensive ingredients. 
However, it's very easy to add to this recipe if you have other ingredients to hand. Add a teaspoon of Pimentón de la Vera to add a warm smoky flavour. A dash of vinegar will balance the sweetness of the tomate frito, but it's best to do this to taste.
Keyword one pan, quick, stove top, one pan, stove top, vegan