Smoky Butter Bean Traybake

Charmaine Lu -
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 200ml veg stock
  • A few thyme sprigs
  • 350g roasted mixed Mediterranean vegetables
  • 2 x 400g tins of butter beans, drained
  • 250g ricotta
  • Crusty bread, to serve
  • Preheat the oven to 200C. Mix half the oil with the garlic, paprika, tomato puree, stock and thyme in a roasting tin, then stir in the beans and mixed vegetables. Nestle the ricotta in the middle, season well and drizzle with the rest of the oil.
  • Cook the mixture in the oven for 35 mins or until golden, reduced and saucy. Serve in shallow bowls with plenty of crusty bread for dipping - fabulous!
35 mins
4 serving