Hearty Chestnut & Adzuki Bean Casserole (Serves 4-6)

This dish is complete if you include the topping suggestion. Otherwise serve with potatoes or crusty bread

Ingredients

4 sausages (optional)

150g leeks

200g carrots diced

150g shallots

2-3 sticks celery

2 bay leaves

50g tomato puree

200ml white wine

400ml vegetable stock

200g chestnuts (I use cooked vac-pack)

250g Get Real Adzuki beans

Olive oil to cook

Black pepper & salt to taste

Topping (optional)

150g fresh brown breadcrumbs

Large handful of fresh parsley (chopped)

Freshly grated nutmeg

Ground black pepper

75g grated parmesan

1. Using a heavy casserole dish brown sausages and put aside.

2. Now brown the vegetables in two lots.

3. Return sausages and all the vegetables to the casserole dish.

4. Now add the tomatoe puree, white wine, vegetable stock, adzuki beans and bay leaves.

5. Add seasoning, mix gently and simmer for 15 mins.

6. If you are not adding topping, simmer for 15 mins until ingredients are cooked and serve.

7. To add topping, mix all topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the casserole.

8. Place in the oven for 20 mins or until golden brown.