Mixed Bean And Tomato Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 None medium onion, thinly sliced
1 None small green pepper, cut into thin strips lengthways
2 (14 oz) cans tomatoes in juice
2 (14 oz) cans mixed beans, rinsed
1/4 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs, to serve
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pan over moderate heat.
Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring, 3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add tomatoes and beans and cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, thyme and parmesan in a small bowl.
Preheat broiler to high. Transfer bean mixture to a 6 cup ovenproof dish and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Cook under broiler for 1 minute, or until lightly browned.
Serve gratin sprinkled with extra thyme.