Microwave bacon & bean casserole recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 fat garlic clove, crushed
  • 50g onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50g streaky bacon, diced
  • ½ carrot, finely sliced or grated
  • ¼ tsp mixed dried herbs, or a little fresh thyme or rosemary
  • 100g baked beans
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • ¼ chicken stock cube

Method

  • In a microwaveable bowl, toss together the garlic and onion in the oil with a small pinch of salt. Add the bacon and microwave on High for 30-40 secs to soften the onion and garlic, and gently crisp the bacon. Tip in the carrot, herbs, baked beans and tomato purée, along with 1 tbsp water. Crumble over the stock cube and stir well.

  • Cover with cling film and pierce in the centre. Microwave on High for 2 and a half mins to heat through, then remove and stir well. Leave to stand for 1 min before serving.

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