English style Beans on Toast. Baked beans enhanced with a jalapeno-rosemary oil are served over toasty whole grain bread and topped with Cheddar cheese.
A while back, a good friend emailed me and said that she'd ordered a cookbook that turned out to be not quite her style and she wondered if I might want it? It was called Jamie Oliver's Comfort Food.
Oh yes! I certainly did want it! I'd been looking at it on Amazon and had almost ordered it a few days earlier. I could hardly wait to get my hands on that book.
When the book arrived, I sat down just to browse for a few minutes and the next thing I knew it was two hours later and I'd been completely absorbed in this lovely volume that presents all the best comfort foods from around the world. I started with this slightly tweaked recipe for Beans on Toast, a perennial favorite in English homes.
It's really just good old baked beans served over toasty whole grain bread and topped with cheddar cheese. We found it quite delicious, hearty, and comforting and I hope you do, too!
How to Make Beans on Toast
Start by making the optional jalapeno-rosemary oil. Thinly slice the jalapeno removing the seeds if desired for a mild result. Remove the rosemary leaves from the stalks.
Put the jalapeno slices and rosemary in a small saucepan or skillet with just enough olive oil to cover. Place over very low heat for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Place an oven-proof skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the jalapeno-rosemary oil (or plain oil) along with the garlic, onion, paprika, and brown sugar.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onion have softened (about 10-15 minutes).
Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and cook for another couple of minutes.
Add the cannellini beans and tomatoes (which you will need to crush or chop) along with their juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit the skillet and place it on top of the beans. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour or until quite thick.
When ready to serve, toast the bread and spoon the beans over. Top with finely grated cheddar cheese and a drizzle of the jalapeno-rosemary oil.
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Beans on Toast
Ingredients
For the jalapeno-rosemary oil (optional):
- 1 medium jalapeno
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Olive oil
For the beans:
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tblsp. light brown sugar
- 2 tblsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tblsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 14- oz. cans cannellini beans lightly drained
- 1 14- oz. can plum tomatoes with their juice
To serve:
- 4 slices toasted whole grain bread
- Grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by making the optional jalapeno-rosemary oil.
- Thinly slice the jalapeno removing the seeds if desired for a mild result. Remove the rosemary leaves from the stalks.
- Put the jalapeno slices and rosemary in a small saucepan or skillet with just enough olive oil to cover. Place over a very low heat for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Place an oven-proof skillet over medium low heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the jalapeno-rosemary oil (or plain oil) along with the garlic, onion, paprika, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onion have softened (about 10-15 minutes).
- Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add the cannellini beans and tomatoes (which you will need to crush or chop) along with their juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit the skillet and place it on top of the beans. Transfer to skillet to oven and bake for approximately 1 hour or until quite thick.
- When ready to serve, toast the bread and spoon over the beans. Top with finely grated cheddar cheese and a drizzle of the jalapeno-rosemary oil.
Nutrition Information
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- Beans on Toast from The English Kitchen
Miss P says
Perhaps this is a good time for a technique lesson. You could expound on the various uses of parchment paper. I use it nearly daily. What other uses do you find helpful?
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
I love the jalapeno oil kick. So what does the parchment paper do? Keep the beans moist?
Lana Stuart says
Yes, it acts something like a lid but keeps it even more moist since it's in contact with the surface of the beans.
Nutmeg Nanny says
My friends from England love beans on toast!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Such simple, rustic ingredients (plus a zesty kick from the jalepenos!) - Looks great!
Kate @ Diethood says
This is my parent's Friday night dinner...every Friday night. :-D It is deeeelicious!!