Smoky BBQ Beans

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 35 mins

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 2 celery sticks, chopped

• 1 large carrot, chopped

• 1 tsp fennel seeds

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp chipotle paste

• 1 tbsp molasses

• 450 ml/ 16 fl oz passata

• 400 g/ 14 oz canned cannellini beans,

• drained

• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Heat the oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrot and sweat with a lid on for 15 minutes, or until translucent and softened.

2. Add the fennel seeds, oregano, paprika, chipotle and molasses. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the sugars to start to caramelize.

3. Add the passata and beans and cook for a further 10 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.