Chick Pea & Mushroom Bake

Directions

Notes: Either Butter Beans or Chick Peas can be used in this recipe.

Preparation: Slice the mushrooms and grate the cheese.

Soak the dried chickpeas/butter beans as instructed on the packet.

Drain, and cook in a pan of unsalted boiling water fgor 40 to 50 minutes or until tender.

If using canned beans, just drain.

1. Put the beans in a large greased ovenproof dish.

2. Add the lemon juice and black pepper.

3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mushrooms, then add to the dish.

4. Heat the margerine in a non-stick saucepan and add the flour.

5. Cook for 2 minutes over a low heat, stirring, then slowly add the water to make a puring sauce.

6. Pour over the chick peas/butter beans and mushrooms.

7. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.

8. Cook in the oven at 180C/350F/ for 25 minutes.