Turbo beans & cheese on toast

• vegetable oil↗2 tbsp tbsp

  or other oil

• onion↗1 large

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗4

  finely chopped

• smoked paprika↗1 tsp tsp

  plus extra for sprinkling

• ground cumin↗1 tsp tsp
• chipotle chilli paste↗

  to taste, or use chilli flakes (optional)

• chopped tomatoes200g can g

  or passata

• beans of your choice2 x 400g cans g

  (kidney and cannellini work well), drained and rinsed

• crusty bread↗4-8 slices
• cheddar↗150g grated g

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until softened and slightly caramelised. Add the garlic and spices, the chipotle chilli paste or chilli flakes, if using, and some seasoning. Fry for a few minutes more until the mixture is fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, then swirl out the pan using 100ml water and add this too. Simmer for 10-15 mins until the mixture has thickened. Blitz the sauce using a hand blender, then taste for seasoning. Tip in the beans and mix well to coat. Warm through over a medium heat for 5 mins until the beans are piping hot.

3. 3

   Heat the grill to high and toast the bread slices for 3-5 mins. Top with the beans and grated cheese, and pop under the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Sprinkle with a little paprika and serve immediately.