Cumin and Harissa Baked Butterbeans

Next time you find yourself reaching for a tin of baked beans, try this simple homemade version instead. It has all of the comforting familiarity with... a gentle heat that builds over time. The better quality beans you use, the better this dish will taste. We used jarred beans instead of tinned, which tend to have a creamier, more luxurious texture. Serving suggestions: on wholemeal toast, on a baked potato, with a side of greens, with a fried egg on top. Read more Next time you find yourself reaching for a tin of baked beans, try this simple homemade version instead. It has all of the comforting familiarity with a gentle heat that builds over time. The better quality beans you use, the better this dish will taste. We used jarred beans instead of tinned, which tend to have a creamier, more luxurious texture. Serving suggestions: on wholemeal toast, on a baked potato, with a side of greens, with a fried egg on top.

Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
12 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Dairy
Ingredients
Serves 2
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
sundried tomato paste
optional, but adds a great flavour boost
harissa paste
we used rosé
balsamic vinegar
cumin (ground)
drained or undrained, see note
To serve, optional
cheddar cheese
Swaps: nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese
finely grated
Why is this healthy?
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

258kcal
Calories
7g
Total Fat
35g
Carbs
12g
Sugars
13g
Protein
12g
Fibre
8mg
Iron
44%
 
89mg
Magnesium
21%
 
168mg
Phosporus
13%
 
1021mg
Potassium
22%
 
795mg
Sodium
35%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
3mg
Vitamin E
20%
 
41mcg
Vitamin B9
10%
 
151mcg
Vitamin A
17%
 
78mg
Vitamin C
87%
 
1.5mg
Zinc
14%
 
19mcg
Vitamin K
16%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
131mg
Calcium
10%
 
Calories: 258kcal; Total Fat: 7g; Carbs: 35g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 13g; Fibre: 12g; Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 89mg (21%); Phosporus: 168mg (13%); Potassium: 1021mg (22%); Sodium: 795mg (35%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 3mg (20%); Vitamin B9: 41mcg (10%); Vitamin A: 151mcg (17%); Vitamin C: 78mg (87%); Zinc: 1.5mg (14%); Vitamin K: 19mcg (16%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Calcium: 131mg (10%)
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Notes

Freezing Instructions: Freeze in a labelled container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the hob. You may need to add a splash of water.

You can use either drained or undrained beans for this recipe. Undrained will yield a saucier result. We like this as it leaves sauce for mopping up with toast, but you can drain if you prefer.

Why is this healthy?
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Dairy
Ingredients
Serves 2
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
sundried tomato paste
optional, but adds a great flavour boost
harissa paste
we used rosé
balsamic vinegar
cumin (ground)
drained or undrained, see note
To serve, optional
cheddar cheese
Swaps: nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese
finely grated
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Ingredients

Serves 2
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
sundried tomato paste
optional, but adds a great flavour boost
harissa paste
we used rosé
balsamic vinegar
cumin (ground)
drained or undrained, see note
To serve, optional
cheddar cheese
Swaps: nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese
finely grated

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place all ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until darkened and reduced. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

Freezing Instructions: Freeze in a labelled container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the hob. You may need to add a splash of water.

You can use either drained or undrained beans for this recipe. Undrained will yield a saucier result. We like this as it leaves sauce for mopping up with toast, but you can drain if you prefer.

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User comments (19)

Yilda 4 days ago

I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand so I used some substitutions. For example instead of harissa paste, I used herby harissa. And I used crushed Tomato’s instead of the peeled tomatoes the recipe called for. Overall it was the 1st time I made butter beans and I liked it, so that’s a positive 😊

Dionne 5 days ago

A quality recipe! I prefer to use cannellini beans and an extra can of beans (3 vs 2)

Marianne Last week

Delicious. I used 1 tblspn Gochujang paste instead of Harissa paste, and doubled the beans to 2 cans.

Caroline Last week

Delicious and quick and easy to prepare. I had added the liquid from the beans, however I won't do this in future as would prefer less sauce.

Sian 2 weeks ago

Loved this. So quick and easy to make and very tasty. I’ll definitely be making this again

Claire 3 weeks ago

Absolutely delicious. I didn’t have harissa so used pesto. I blitzed up leftovers to make a sandwich filling.

Alison 4 weeks ago

Very easy to make and so tasty. Far better than the normal tinned beans on toast!

Barbara 4 weeks ago

Delicious, quick and easy to prepare. I don’t need to eat baked beans from a tin again!

Karina 4 weeks ago

Great quick lunch

Lewis 4 weeks ago

Nice recipe, lovely flavour. A nice swap for baked beans. I will add more beans next time or reduce the passata. Would have preferred more beans, a little less sauce.

Martine Last month

Totally easy and delicious. I didn't have sun-dried tomato paste, so used regular tomato paste. Also added a couple handful of spinach near the end until it wilted - just because I had it and it added extra nutrition and greens. I also served with some basmati rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Fabulous recipe would make this again and again.

Graham 4 months ago

Delicious only ingredient added was 1 slice of Multi grain loaf to clean the sauce of the plate.

Lesley 5 months ago

This is a perfect recipe when you have your hand in plaster! I didn’t have any Passata so used chopped tomatoes, which worked fine. It was delicious and I served it with stirfried curly kale with lots of soy sauce onnot sure if it’s the best combination, but I enjoyed it

Lauren 5 months ago

Love that it was so quick to make!

Vaishnavi 5 months ago

Turned out to be too sour!

Joyce 6 months ago

Great recipe for when you want something quick, really tasty.

Karen 6 months ago

Delicious, thank you

Julie 6 months ago

i also added a 4 bean mix tin which still worked well with the amount of sauce

Alexandra 6 months ago

nice easy one pot wonder

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