Home-made Baked Beans on Toast

To make vegan, make sure your cheese is a plant-based alternative.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan, add the shallot with a pinch of salt and cook gently for about 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 2

Add the crushed garlic, parsley stalks and paprika: cook for about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes, haricot beans and about 200ml water (half an empty can).

Step 4

Bring to the boil , season, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the lid, turn the heat up a little and cook for a further 10-15 minutes, stirring every so often, until you have a rich, thick sauce.

Step 6

Stir in the sherry vinegar and the parsley leaves, season.

Step 7

Toast the sourdough, then rub the cut sides of the remaining garlic clove over one side of each piece.

Step 8

Drizzle over the remaining 5 tbsp oil and spoon over the beans.

Step 9

Scatter over the remaining chopped parsley and the grated cheese before serving.