BAKED BEANS
2 tbsp rice bran oil
1 onion finely diced
3 rashers of rindless bacon, chopped
250ml tomato passata or sugo
½ cup water
1 tbsp golden syrup
1 tsp smoked, plain or sweet paprika (I used sweet, will try smoked next time)
400g can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
3 generous squirts ketchup (or to taste)
In a medium sized pan heat the oil and add the onion and the bacon.
Cook for around 5 minutes until the onion is soft and the bacon is browning.
Add paprika and stir through for about 20 secs or so.
Add the passata/sugo, golden syrup and water.
Stir, simmer and allow to thicken, approx 3-5 minutes.
Once thickened add the ketchup and taste. If you think it needs it, add approx 1 tsp sugar and stir in. Can also add a little water if needed.
Add beans and carefully stir through, allow to heat for a min or so. Serve.
