Smoky Stewed Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 14 ounce can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 cup, plus 2 tbsp vegetable stock
• 2 14 oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, garnish

Instructions

Heat the oil in the saucepan, add the onion and fry for 3 minutes until softened. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, paprika, mustard and stock. bring to boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes until reduced slightly. add the drained beans and simmer another 15-20 minutes, covered,unitl thick, then season with salt and pepper. Serve on toast, Lembas bread or a baked potato with chopped parsley on top.