English Baked Beans

I love experimenting, today I threw this together. It was absolutely delicious.

1 pound dried beans

1 clove garlic -- crushed

1 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 carrot--sliced

1 stick celery sliced

1 tsp coffee powder

2 tablespoons Hendersons relish

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons treacle

1/2 tablespoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon curry powder

vege stock cube
Handfull of red lentils

1 1/2 cups tomato juice -- or more as needed

Method

Soak beans overnight

In the morning drain and rinse

Add to a pan of boiling water and boil rapidly for at least 10 minutes

Simmer gently untill tender

Drain

Let beans cool untill their temperature matches that of your slow cooker

In the meantime add everything else to your slow cooker and start cooking on high

When beans are ready add to sauce mix

Cook on low for 5-6 hours untill sauce is nice and thick and vegetables are cooked
Add more liquid as needed

Season to taste
I served with grated cheese melting on top

Enjoy with crusty bread

Delicious

Any leftovers will freeze well