500g (1lb) Cypressa Butter Beans
¾ cup Cypressa Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 onions, chopped finely
Flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
500g (1lb) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt & pepper
Grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Soak Cypressa Butter Beans in cold water overnight.
Drain and put beans in a large saucepan with plenty of cold water.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until beans are almost tender.
Heat ¼cup of Cypressa Olive Oil in a pan, add the onions and fry until golden brown.
Add the parsley and tomatoes, season with salt & pepper and mix well.
Bring to the boil, turn down heat and simmer for five to ten minutes, stirring.
Preheat the oven at a moderate heat.
Lightly grease an oven proof dish.
Drain the cooked beans and place in the oven proof dish.
Pour over the tomato mixture, the remaining olive oil and a little hot water.
Bake in the oven, uncovered until tender.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake further until cheese has melted and is golden brown.