High in fibre, a good source of iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day, this is the ideal healthy and warming winter dish
Ingredients
- 350g dried butter bean, soaked overnight in cold water
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1-2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 700g jar passata
- 1 bouquet garni
- 425ml white wine
- 425ml vegetable stock
- 700g squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
For the crumble
- 50g breadcrumb
- 25g walnut, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley
Method
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Rinse the beans and put in a large pan with plenty of water to cover. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook, partly covered, for about 1 hr until tender. Drain well.
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan, add the onions, fry for 10 mins until lightly browned. Add the garlic, chilli, passata, bouquet garni, wine, stock, salt and pepper; bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins, then add the squash and cook for a further 20 mins. Taste and add more seasoning, if necessary.
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Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Stir the beans into the sauce, then transfer to a 2.5-litre gratin dish or two smaller ones. Mix together all the crumble ingredients, plus the remaining 2 tbsp oil, then sprinkle over the beans. Bake for 30 mins until the topping is golden and crisp.