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Simple Borlotti Beans Recipe

A stunningly simple recipe for a wholesome and inexpensive dish using dried beans, herbs and spices. Although I tend to include some bacon and sausage, it may be served without meats. Serves 6 Ingredients: 500g borlotti (or other medium-sized beans, such as kidney or cannelini) 1 medium onion, whole 3 or 4 cloves 2 bay leaves, dried Salt and pepper 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 100g smoked bacon cut into strips (if using) 1 tsp cummin, ground 1 tsp coriander, ground 1 tbsp paprika (preferably Hungarian) 2 or 3 tbsp diced capsicum flesh (any colour) 800g canned tomatoes (juice included) 2 tsp tomato paste 2 tsp sugar 6 large pork sausages (if using) Optional extras 200ml sour cream 100g tasty cheese, grated Chopped spring onions Method: The day before preparing the dish, soak beans in plenty of water. Next day, drain beans, rinse, and drain again. Peel onion and stud with the cloves. In a large saucepan, put plenty of water, a tablespoon of the olive oil, the clove-studded onion, bay leaves and a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then turn down the heat and allow to cook very gently for about 1 1/2 hours. (Adding a little cold water from time to time helps prevent the beans from splitting). Drain, discarding onion and bay leaves but reserving about 250ml of cooking water. In a large heavy saucepan or flame-proof casserole dish, put the remaining olive oil and over medium heat, fry the onion, garlic and bacon (if using) for 2 or 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add cummin, coriander and paprika, and cook a further 2 or 3 minutes. Add crushed canned tomatoes (a potato masher is perfect for this job). Add pulp tomatoes and juice, to the onion/spice mixture, stirring well. Then add a teaspoon of sugar and two teaspoons of tomato paste. Bring to the boil and allow to reduce for 5 minutes. Add beans and pork sausage (if using). Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or so. Degree of difficulty: Low. Keepability: Keeps a couple of days in the refrigerator and may be re-heated or served cold as a bean salad. Wine companion: Pinot Noir. Serve... on its own or topped with sour cream, grated cheese and chopped spring onion.