300gdried haricot/navy beanssoaked overnight in cold water (or 2 x 400ml (14 oz) tins of haricot /navy beans, drained and rinsed)
2x 400ml (14 oz tins) chopped tomatoes
2tablespoontomato puree/paste
1tablespoonbrown sugar (optional)
1vegetable stock cubecrumbled
¼teaspoonground turmeric
Instructions
If using dried beans: drain and rinse the soaked beans, then put in a large pan of water to cover and bring to the boil. Drain then return to the pan, cover with water and boil for about an hour or until tender. Drain and rinse.
Add all ingredients, including the cooked or canned beans, to a large pan over a medium-low heat.
Bring just to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Check frequently so it doesn't scorch and stir gently so as not to break up the beans. It may be necessary to add water to stop it from scorching.
Notes
Leave out the turmeric if you don't like it
Use 1 x 400g/150z can of drained beans instead to make it faster