I must admit over the years, I have not been a fan of the Baked Bean, I`ve begrudged paying £0.60p for a tin and I know that you can buy cheap versions but I`ve yet to find one I like.

Our local Morrissons were doing 8 tins for £2, so thought I`d pick up a couple of packs for my children. On arriving home my partner commented had we come in to some money and when I said how much they were he was surprised. The kids immediately asked could they have some for lunch and I duly served some up with toast.

My other half was called away on business and rather than waste them, I was having toast, I ate his. MMMM wow, they were gorgeous, I loved them, I`m not sure how as I `ve always hated the things. What a quick and easy meal, I`ve even put instant mash on the top and served it as a quick pie.

My favourite though has to be egg, beans and chips, so quick and delicious.

The sauce is a thick tomato sauce and the tin (415g) is packed to the top with bans. The beans are a rich orangey colour and soft to chew. And the tin has a ring pull that makes it easy opening.

You can heat them gently on a hob while stirring or microwave them in a couple of minutes.

They are suitable for a gluten free diet. Suitable for vegetarians. And have a low glycaemic index (GI), they also contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Ingredients
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Beans 51%
Tomatoes 33%
Water
Sugar
Salt
Modified Cornflower
Spice Extracts
Spirit vinegar
Herb extracts

Nutritional Information
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Per 100 g (theres 415g in large tin)

Energy kcals 73
Protein 4.9g
Carbohydrates 12.9g
of which sugars 5.0g
Fat o.2g
of which saturates Trace
Fibre 3.8g
Sodium 0.3g
Salt Equivalent 0.8g

So you see these are great for some one on a diet as they contain a trace of saturated fat

They`re very versatile, makes a nice accompaniment to may dishes and makes for a colourful plate.

I`ve got to in my 40`s and discovered heinz baked beans, so please bear with me on my joy of discovery..