Spare Tin of Beans Casserole Recipe

Name: Spare Tin of Beans Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium onions, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 small dried red chilies, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon paprika, smoked; 2 tablespoons dried herbs (sage, basil & thyme); 1 large zucchini, roughly chopped; 1 large red pepper, cut into rough chunks; 200 g mushrooms, sliced thickly; 2 (400 g) cans tomatoes with juice, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (400 g) can beans, unsalted; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 small dried red chilies, chopped finely
1 tablespoon paprika, smoked
2 tablespoons dried herbs (sage, basil & thyme)
1 large zucchini, roughly chopped
1 large red pepper, cut into rough chunks
200 g mushrooms, sliced thickly
2 (400 g) cans tomatoes with juice, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (400 g) can beans, unsalted
salt and black pepper

1
Heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Heat the olive oil in a pot on top of the stove (medium heat), and saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
3
Take care not to let them burn.
4
Add the dried chillies, paprika & herbs, and stir to combine.
5
Saute for 1 minute.
6
Add the zucchini and red pepper, and saute for 3 minutes.
7
Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 2 minutes.
8
Add the tins of tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine.
9
Heat until bubbling/simmering gently.
10
Mash half of the beans and add them along with the whole beans to the mix.
11
Stir to combine, and put into the oven.
12
Cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring every so often.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with rice or mashed potatoes, or just with crusty bread.

278

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 medium onions, roughly chopped, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 small dried red chilies, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Spare Tin of Beans Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spare Tin of Beans Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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