Harissa spiced beans

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil

1 small onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 yellow capsicum, chopped

1 can cannellini butter beans

200 ml of passata or can of organic crushed tomatoes

1 tsp of paprika

2 Tbsp (30 mL) harissa paste, more to taste

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

½ lemon, juiced

Method

Heat a large pan on medium-high heat and add the oil, onion, garlic, and capsicum. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes, until softened.

Add the beans, passata or organic crushed tomatoes, paprika and harissa, and cook for 3 – 4 minutes. Deglaze the pan with a small splash of water if necessary.

Season with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice.