For lovers of autumn, this time of year in the south of Australia is a feast for the eyes. Glorious hues of reds, oranges and yellow are everywhere you look. The weather has finally turned too, rainy days and cool temperatures making it the ideal time to pull on some boots and go for a long walk in the countryside. To fuel up before a wander we love a serve of homemade baked beans – filing, delicious and warming.
Ingredients
2 x 400g tins of white beans (cannellini or similar), drained
1 onion, finely chopped
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
1 cup of vegetable stock
1 teaspoon of crushed dried chilli (optional)
Pinch of dried oregano
Olive oil
Fried egg, to serve (optional)
To make, gently sauté onion on slow heat until they are translucent, add beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, herbs, paprika and chilli and allow to simmer on a very low heat for about 2 hours until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper and serve on toasted sour dough with a fried egg on top (optional).
ELE tip – these beans are so versatile and can be served on their own topped with feta and parsley or in a food bowl with quinoa or brown rice, smashed avocado, grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream and squeeze of fresh lime.
Beautiful photos and a great recipe. Hoping for some cooler weather her is Brisbane soon! I was swimming in the pool this afternoon it was so warm!. Thanks for sharing. margaret
Thank you – It was lovely and cold here today- rain and very wintery!
Beautiful pictures and a nice warming bowl of beans 🙂
Thank you so much x
Beautiful pictures, Autumn is my fav time of year. This recipe sounds delicious.
What fabulous autumn colours! Great photographs.
Lovely colours!
Loved this!! I love the fact that you guys have autumn over there while we’re in summer! Scottish summer last barely a month most of the time! Autumn has to be my favourite season, the colours are just stunning! 😍