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Beans on Toast

Warm navy beans simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, served spooned over thick slices of toasted buttered bread.

15 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianVeganHigh FiberHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 can canned navy beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup tomato passata
  • 1 tbsp dairy-free butter
  • 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 slices thick white bread, toasted
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt half of the 1 tbsp dairy-free butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the 1 can drained canned navy beans, 1/2 cup tomato passata, and 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce to the pan, stirring to combine.

  3. 3

    Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens and beans are heated through.

  4. 4

    Season the mixture with 1/8 tsp ground black pepper.

  5. 5

    Spread the remaining butter over the hot 2 slices toasted thick white bread.

  6. 6

    Pour the warm bean mixture over the bread and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Beans on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, 2 slices thick white bread, toasted. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beans on Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Beans on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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