Beans in Aromatic Barbecue Sauce with Crispy Bacon

• olive oil↗2 ч. л. tsp
• celery↗2

  stalks

• small onion1
• red pepper↗1

  small, seedless

• skinless bacon↗8

  sliced

• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• soft chili powder↗1 ч. л. tsp
• tomato paste500g g
• maple syrup↗3 ст. л. tbsp
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• canned borlotti beans↗410g g
• canned cannellini beans↗410g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Thinly slice the celery stalks, finely chop the onion and red pepper, and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, and in the same skillet fry the bacon until golden and crisp. Add the minced garlic and soft chili powder, cook for another minute.

2. 2

   Stir in the tomato paste, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce and the prepared vegetables, mixing thoroughly.

3. 3

   Rinse and drain the canned borlotti and cannellini beans. Add them to the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste and serve with baked potatoes in the skin.