Smoky Spanish Style Breakfast Beans

A comforting twist on baked beans for brunch. Smoky Spanish Style Grains are stirred through a rich tomato and bean stew with sweet peppers and onions, then topped with creamy avocado and fresh chives. Perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts, light lunches or easy weeknight dinners.


Written by Merchant Gourmet
Smoky Spanish Style Breakfast Beans
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas
  • 100ml vegetable stock or water
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains and Rice
  • 10g fresh chives, chopped
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh bread, to serve (optional)
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over a medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and red pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, beans and vegetable stock. Season with salt and black pepper and stir well.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Stir through the Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains. Add a splash more water if needed and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Divide between bowls and finish with the chopped chives and sliced avocado.
  7. Serve with fresh bread alongside, if desired.

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