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Big brands and the humble bean
Heinz baked beans were iconic even
before Andy Warhol got his hands
on them, reflecting popular culture
and everyday objects in American
life in the middle of the last century.
Tinned and pre-cooked, the beans
canned beans could sit on shelves,
which helped to make them viable
as a supermarket food, but they
were also nutritious, filling and
affordable.
Beans cooked in tomato sauce
have probably been part of many
national cuisines virtually since the
dawn of humans cooking with fire,
and are still a kitchen cupboard
staple to this day, as well as being
a fully paid-up membre of the ‘full
Monty’ Great British Breakfast.
Always read the label, and aim
for low salt and no added sugar
options, but baked beans are a
healthy option in a diabetic diet so
don’t fear to p.
ingredient but it’s important not to
underestimate them. When cooked in
PINBOArD WIzArDS
even quite simple recipes they can be
turned into something truly delicious.”
The Easy Bean range includes
Mexican, French, Indian, Spanish, We’ve been having fun finding our eway around Pinterest. A purely visual medium for
African and Italian recipes with a sharing information, you’re welcome to find us, follow us and stick a pin in!
different variety of bean in each pot. If Likewise, tweet us on Twitter, follow us on Facebook or see our vids on YouTube.
you’re cooking at home, you too can
take inspiration from around the world
and explore the varieties available
-- don’t just stick to French or kidney
beans. Check out turtle beans, aduki
beans, borlotti or cannellini. And what
is a good food without a national day
in its honour? As we head into the New
Year, there’s a National Bean Day on
January 6!