A Super Dish in a Bowl

"What the hell are these beige lumps?"
That was my reaction the first time I encountered Butter Beans ala My Beloved. His traditional family recipe involves opening a can of them, heating them on the stove and plopping them on your plate. He was needless to say disappointed when I didn't care for them. Recently I discovered a recipe that makes those dreary beige lumps quite tasty. It is a big hit at home. And, it is good for you. So, here is my ever so slightly tweaked recipe from the Vegan Society:

1 large onion, chopped
garlic to taste
2 large carrots, sliced
2 good size leeks, sliced
100g mushrooms, sliced
1 large can of tomatoes
1 large can of beige lumps, drained
1 TBS tomato paste
"dried mixed herbs"
salt and pepper

saute the onion, garlic, carrot and leek until onions are translucent and carrots are softening. Add mushrooms and cook a little longer. Add everything else. I usually use thyme and basil. Put it all in an ovenproof dish and bake for 30 minutes at 375F.

Eat until all gone.