If you’ve got children like mine, you’ll know that beans can sometimes be a hard sell. I absolutely love them because they’re affordable, full of goodness and a brilliant source of protein and fibre, but getting the kids excited about eating them is another story!
That’s why I love finding simple ways to include them in meals without making a fuss. The beans blend into Easy Cheesy Beany Sauce, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s packed with goodness and tastes absolutely delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Cheesy Beany Sauce
- Made with just 5-ish simple ingredients.
- A great way to add extra protein and fibre.
- Perfect for using up summer vegetables.
- Roasted in one tray for minimal washing up.
- Freezer-friendly and ideal for batch cooking.
- Family-friendly and kid-approved.
A Simple One-Tray Recipe
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is. Simply add your ingredients to a roasting tray, pop them in the oven until they’re soft and caramelised, then blend everything together with the beans and cheese until smooth.
That’s it!
The roasting brings out so much natural sweetness in the vegetables, while the beans make the sauce wonderfully creamy without anyone even noticing they’re there.
Perfect for the Summer Holidays
With the summer holidays, I’m always looking for recipes that are quick, healthy and don’t leave me standing in the kitchen for hours.
This sauce is ideal for busy days. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge or freezer so you’ve got an easy meal ready whenever you need it. Stir it through pasta, spoon it over baked potatoes, use it as a pizza base, or even serve it as a dip with warm bread or vegetable sticks.
A Great Way to Add More Goodness
I always think that small swaps can make a big difference, especially when it comes to family meals. Adding beans to homemade sauces is such an easy way to boost the nutrition without changing the flavour too much.
It’s one of those little kitchen tricks that makes me feel like everyone’s getting a little extra goodness, even if they don’t realise it!
Whether you’re trying to get more protein into your family’s meals, reduce food waste or simply make dinner a little easier, this Easy Cheesy Beany Sauce is definitely worth keeping in your recipe collection.
Don’t forget to tag me @littleloucooks if you make it—I always enjoy seeing your versions! Looking for other pasta sauce recipes? Check out my hidden veggie pasta sauce recipe, for more hidden veggie inspiration!
Easy Cheesy Beany Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g cherry tomatoes I punnet
- 1 red pepper- deseeded and diced 1 inch pieces
- 1 Boursin cheese herb or plain
- Oil salt, pepper
- 1 can butter beans drained 240g drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 180ºC fan.
- Put the cherry tomatoes, diced peppers on a 9 inch baking tray.
- Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat.
- Make a space in the middle and add the Boursin cheese.
- Pop the dray in the oven for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes and peppers are soft and cooked through.
- Transfer to a blender and add in the butter beans, blend to your preferred texture, chunky or smooth.
- Serve with cooked gnocchi or spaghetti pasta and grated parmesan.
- Storage: Pour any extra into a food safe container and store in the fridge for 3 days.
