Microwave bacon & bean casserole

• fat garlic clove↗1

  crushed

• onion↗50g g

  chopped

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• streaky bacon↗50g g

  diced

• carrot↗½

  finely sliced or grated

• mixed dried herbs↗¼ tsp

  or a little fresh thyme or rosemary

• baked beans100g g
• tomato purée↗1 tbsp tbsp
• chicken stock cube↗¼

  ¼

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a microwaveable bowl, toss together the garlic and onion in the oil with a small pinch of salt. Add the bacon and microwave on High for 30-40 secs to soften the onion and garlic, and gently crisp the bacon. Tip in the carrot, herbs, baked beans and tomato purée, along with 1 tbsp water. Crumble over the stock cube and stir well.

2. 2

   Cover with cling film and pierce in the centre. Microwave on High for 2 and a half mins to heat through, then remove and stir well. Leave to stand for 1 min before serving.