What a lovely cosy Autumn feel this dish has to it! A rich tomato sauce warmed with just a hint of chilli, satisfying sausages and melt in the mouth butter beans - plenty of vegetables in the sauce but paired with some vibrant green vegetables this dish is a winner with adults and kids alike.
Skills Check
Follow a recipe; follow food safety & hygiene rules; tidy away; use a timer; use measuring jugs and spoons; cut using the bridge/claw technique safely; use a tin opener safely; use the hob/oven (with adult supervision); season to taste.
Equipment
Scissors, chopping board, knife, large pan, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, tin opener, lidded casserole dish.
Allergens (Please note the allergens listed are indicative only. Allergens vary depending on brand; check the labels on the products you use)
Milk | Wheat | Sulphites
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 8 pork sausages
- 400 g can Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 125 ml water
- Pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6.
- Twist each sausage in the middle and cut in two with scissors. Heat the oil in large pan and add the sausages cooking for 5 minutes over a medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chilli flakes and rosemary and stir well. Add the butter beans, tomatoes and water. Bring to the boil and add the tomato puree, stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven in a lidded casserole dish and cook for 30 minutes.
- Season with pepper to taste and serve.
So thinking about Sausage & Bean Hot Pot ...
Butter Beans are legumes and they are packed with protein and fibre. They are also low in calories and fat, and are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Sausages are a source of protein but they are also high in fat. They are a form of processed meat and should only be eaten in moderation; no more than 70g of red/processed meat per day for adults.
Tomatoes are really good for us containing a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional Information
| Energy | 1484kJ / 355kcal | 18% | |
| Med | Fat | 16.0g | 23% |
| Med | Saturates | 4.9g | 25% |
| Low | Sugars | 13.0g | 14% |
| Low | Salt | 0.9g | 15% |
per 307g serving
% of an adult's reference intake
Typical values per 100g: Energy 483kJ / 116kcal
Notes
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