* 1 400g can of Mixed bean salad
* 1 whole bottled Red pepper, chopped and 2 tablespoons of the Oil from the jar
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon Sundried tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon Tomato puree
* Pinch of Sea salt
===Method===
* Drain the Beans and rinse them a few times and allow them to drain well
* Heat the Red pepper Oil in a large Frying pan over a high heat
* Add a pinch of Black pepper to the Oil and swill it around the pan
* Get a cover for the pan as it will spit violently when you add the Beans
* Very carefully tip the Beans into the Frying pan and cover quickly
* Jiggle the pan to keep the Beans turning over, ideally while holding the cover an inch away from the pan so they don't start to Steam yet
* After a minute or so, the Beans will pop like Popcorn, crisping the skins and revealing a fluffy core
* Once most of the Beans have Popped and the pan has calmed down a little, stir in the chopped Peppers, Sundried tomato paste and Tomato puree
* Mix well, reduce the heat and cover and Simmer for 3 or 4 minutes
* If they look too dry, add a splash of liquid. You could use water, Stock , Wine or Beer. I used a splash of Stella Lager to loosen them
* Serve immediately
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