Dr Rupy’s Haricot Bean Casserole
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Dr Rupy's healthy casserole is a meat-free take on a Lancashire hotpot, complete with a rich haricot bean stew and potato topping.
From the book
Introduction
This is a wintry comfort dish packed with multiple different types of prebiotic-rich vegetables that deliver a beautiful undertone of sweetness to the meal. The beans, onions, leeks and mushrooms are a powerful combination of nutrient rich and antioxidant rich ingredients that support your gut microbes. The subtle aniseed flavour of tarragon with earthy oregano is also delicious, and the soy adds real body the sauce.
Ingredients
3 tbsp | olive oil, plus extra to drizzle |
1 large (180g) | red onion, roughly chopped |
400g | leeks, roughly chopped |
400g | brown mushrooms, roughly chopped |
1 tsp | ground cinnamon |
2 tsp | dried oregano |
2 tsp | dried tarragon |
1 tsp | ground black pepper |
1 | vegetable stock cube, crumbled |
1 x 400g can | haricot beans, drained and rinsed |
3 tbsp | tamari or soy sauce |
3 tbsp | tomato purée |
1 tbsp | cornflour |
400ml | hot water |
1 large white potato, scrubbed and left unpeeled, cut into thin (1–2mm) rounds with a mandolin | white potato, scrubbed and left unpeeled, cut into thin (1–2mm) rounds with a mandolin |
Method
Preheat the oven to 200ºC fan.
Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium heat, add the onion, leeks and mushrooms, season with salt and sweat down for 15 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients except the potato, stir until all the elements combine and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the potato slices on top in an overlapping layer, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the potato is cooked and browned, and the mixture is bubbling away underneath. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.