2 2008-07-24T00:04:23+01:00 This is truly delicious and really doesn't seem like a use-up dish. <h3>Health Note</h3> From beans on toast to dhal with rice, pulses, which are protein rich, are a nutritious and cheap alternative to meat. Although convenient, tinned pulses may be high in added salt so remember to add less salt as a seasoning. When using ‘dried’ kidney beans once they have been soaked over night it is essential to boil them rapidly for 15 minutes and then to simmer them until they are thoroughly cooked. Three heaped tablespoons of beans counts as one portion of your daily intake of vegetables. 263 Serves 4-6 * [[75g]] streaky bacon, roughly chopped * 1 onion, peeled and chopped * 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed * [[250g]] leftover ham or sausage cut into small pieces * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1/2 teaspoon [[herbs|dried thyme]] or a few sprigs of fresh thyme * [[300ml]] long grain [[rice]] * Cooked vegetables such as peppers, courgettes and broccoli * [[Salt]] * [[Black peppercorns|Black pepper]] * Sprigs of [[herbs|coriander]] * Tabasco sauce or a hot sauce of your choice # In a non-stick medium pan, add the chopped bacon and cook until the fat is released then add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft over a low heat. # Add the beans, coconut milk, ham or sausage, cayenne pepper and thyme and bring to the boil. Allow it to cook, stirring for about 1 minute. # Add the rice and 450ml boiling water, turn down the heat to barely a simmer, cover and leave undisturbed for about 25 minutes. # When the rice is tender, stir gently and add any leftover vegetables, then season to taste. Serve in bowls and garnish with coriander sprigs, allow your guests to help themselves to the spicy sauce. This is a well known Jamaican family dish that was traditionally served on Mondays for using up the salty ham left over from the previous Sunday dinner. There are many variations of this recipe; this Jamaican version uses coconut milk, but you could use stock if you prefer. This recipe is an ideal base for adding any vegetables that you have lurking in the back of the fridge. false true false false false false false false false 3.0434445306439100077579519007 2578 7846.0 2 true approved caroline@lovefoodhatewaste.com 4e252ad5adf7e232 2 false Banbury Caroline Marson * Canned are most useful when in a hurry. Except for baked beans, once the can is open, tip the contents into a sieve or colander and run under the cold tap to rinse well. * If you want to use dried beans in a recipe instead of canned ones, soak half the weight of canned beans in cold water overnight then cook in fresh boiling water until tender. Drain and use in a recipe. * Beans can be served alone or mixed with other flavourings and foods. They are also great used to thicken soups and stews. They can be mixed with pasta or rice in soup for a hearty dish. * Beans are a good substitute for meat in burgers as protein. * Cold cooked beans are also excellent mixed with garlic dressing for a salad and served with cold meats or fish. 19 Beans Canned, dried or baked beans for the kids. If you have any leftover you can freeze in ice-cube trays. Once frozen transfer to freezer bags. It will keep for up to 3 months. 22 Coconut milk For thai curries and vegetable bakes