Espresso 'Baked' Beans
Espresso 'bakede beans are a sophisticated twist on a breakfast classic: cannellini beans simmered with smoked bacon, strong brewed coffee, molasses and a touch of chilli. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds and slowly heats the sauce to a sticky, smoky-sweet finish without any stirring. Ideal for a hearty brunch or a comforting weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Espresso 'Bakede Beans with the Thermomix TM7 bring a grown-up twist to the classic tin: cannellini beans bathed in a rich, coffee-dark sauce of smoked bacon, sugar beet molasses and a whisper of jalapeño heat. Searching for a baked beans recipe or a quick weeknight dinner that still feels indulgent? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles every stage in a single bowl. First the blades blitz onions, carrot and fresh chilli into a fine, even base in mere seconds — no teary chopping board. Then precise heating lets the strong brewed coffee, sugar and molasses reduce into a sticky glaze that clings to every bean, while automatic stirring means you can set it going and butter the toast. The espresso note adds bitter depth against the sweet molasses, and the smoked bacon brings a Sunday-brunch aroma to any weekday table. Serve on thick sourdough, alongside sausages, or spooned over jacket potatoes.
Preparation tips
- For a deeper smoky flavour, brown the bacon in the mixing bowl first before adding the chopped vegetables, so the espresso-molasses sauce picks up the caramelised bits from the bottom.
- Rinse the tinned cannellini beans well before adding them; this removes the starchy liquid and lets the coffee and molasses sauce penetrate the beans instead of turning slippery.
- This bean mixture keeps happily in the fridge for a few days and actually improves in flavour, so make a double batch on Sunday and reheat portions for quick breakfasts on toast.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: leave out the smoked bacon and replace it with smoked paprika and a spoonful of tomato paste, so the cannellini beans still carry that smoky depth alongside the espresso and molasses.
- Festive brunch variant: add a dash of maple syrup instead of sugar and a pinch of ground allspice, then serve the espresso beans alongside poached eggs and avocado for a generous weekend spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- In just a few seconds the TM7 chops onions, carrot and jalapeño into a uniform base, so the espresso bean sauce cooks evenly without stringy pieces. [Multi-Function]
- The built-in weighing function lets you measure molasses and sugar straight into the mixing bowl, avoiding sticky spoons and ensuring a balanced sweet-smoky ratio. [Built-in Scale]
- Thanks to controlled heating, the coffee and molasses sauce simmers gently around the cannellini beans until thick and glossy without catching or burning. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free mixing keeps the baked bean sauce moving continuously, so you can prepare toast or toppings while the flavours meld with the smoked bacon. [Hands-Free]
- Steaming keeps the cannellini beans intact and tender rather than mushy, preserving their creamy bite in the finished espresso-scented sauce. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- onions
- carrots
- fresh jalapeño chilli
- unsalted butter
- smoked lean bacon
- water
- strong brewed coffee
- brown sugar
- sugar beet molasses
- tomato purée