3 Reasons why its heart healthy:
- Using herbs and spices is a great way to reduce the amount of salt in your food with it still being flavoursome. Lower salt = lower blood pressure.
- Mixed beans are high in protein and low in saturated fat, helping to reduce your blood pressure and naturally lower your cholesterol.
- This homemade version has no sugar added, unlike the shop brought equivalent. Sugar increases your blood pressure and your chances of developing heart disease.
Homemade baked beans 🫘
Healthier and tastier version of a cupboard staple. This version is lower in salt and sugar, keeping your blood pressure low and protecting your heart.
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesIngredients
1 tsp rapeseed oil
1 onion, diced
500 g passata
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp tomato puree
400 g mixed beans, drained
100 ml reduced salt vegetable stock
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
Directions
- Heat the oil in the pan. Once hot, add in the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the paprika and stir.
- Then add the tomato paste, passata, mixed beans, mixed herbs and vegetable stock. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened
- Serve with wholemeal toast or a baked sweet potato and enjoy!
