Epicure’s Bean Mixes form part of the Creative Cooks range which encourages people to experiment and feed their imagination in their kitchens. The beans are precooked, seasoned and drizzled with olive oil and ready to go in salads, soups, stews or casseroles. There is nothing added to these beans, but they can be stored and used whenever. A great addition to the kitchen and great source of nourishment. Available in Sainsbury's and Waitrose, £1.49 for 350g.
Have a go at Roasted Butternut Squash with Rustic Beans & Chorizo - delicious.
Cooking Instructions....
For the Squash:
400g butternut squash, peeled & sliced into fingers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt & ground black pepper
For the Mixed Bean & Chorizo:
350g pack Rustic Six Bean Mix
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
200g chorizo, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
400g tin chopped tomatoes
150ml red wine
1 medium bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
Sea salt & ground black pepper
150ml water
For the roasted squash and thyme: Pre-heat the oven to 180°c; place all the ingredients in a bowl and tumble using your hands until all of the butternut squash is coated with the thyme and olive oil; heat a baking tray in the oven; pour the butternut squash in the baking tray; roast for 20mins or until soft and golden brown.
For the mixed bean and chorizo: Put the olive oil and the garlic into a saucepan on a moderate heat until the garlic begins to soften; add the sliced chorizo and cook until the slices start to brown, then add the chopped onions, paprika and continue to cook for 5 minutes; add the red wine and simmer until the wine has reduced by half; add the tinned tomatoes and the beans followed by the salt, pepper, flat leaf parsley & water, and simmer for 20 minutes.
To serve: Spoon the stew into a large bowl, place butternut squash on top and serve with warm chunky bread, or a bowl of steamed basmati rice. More recipes available; http://www.creativecooks.info/
