Flageolet bean pie

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗3

  crushed

• x 400g cans flageolet beans3

  drained and rinsed

• crème fraîche↗5 tbsp tbsp
• fresh or dried thyme leaves
• breadcrumb↗100g g
• vegetarian cheddar↗50g g

  cheese, grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat grill to high. Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another min. Add the beans, crème fraîche and half the thyme. Season well, then cook until heated through.

2. 2

   Mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together, then stir in the rest of the thyme. Pour the bean mix into a baking dish and scatter with the breadcrumbs. Grill until the topping is crisp and golden. Serve with salad.