BBQ Bacon Beans

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 sticks celery
• 1 small onion
• 1 small red pepper, deseeded
• 8 slices streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 14 ounces borlotti beans
• 14 ounces cannellini beans
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan.

2. 2

   Finely chop the celery sticks, onion and red pepper and gently fry until soft, about 10 minutes

3. 3

   Set the softened veg aside and fry the bacon in the same pan until golden and crisp.

4. 4

   Tip in the garlic clove and chili powder and cook for 1 minute

5. 5

   Pour in tomato sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce and the softened veg and stir well.

6. 6

   Rinse and drain the borlotti beans and cannellini beans. Tip into the pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes

7. 7

   Season to taste and serve with baked potatoes.