Mixed Bean And Tomato Gratin

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion medium, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper small, cut into thin strips lengthways
• 28 ounces tomatoes in juice
• 28 ounces mixed beans rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs soft
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves plus extra sprigs, to serve
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1. Heat oil in a large pan over moderate heat.
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, thyme and parmesan in a small bowl.
4. 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.
5. Serve gratin sprinkled with extra thyme.

vegetable oil, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, mixed beans, fresh breadcrumbs soft, thyme, freshly grated parmesan

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mixed-Bean-and-Tomato-Gratin-1408411 (may not work)