Caribbean Style BBQ Beans

a) In the meantime, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Grate the Cheddar cheese.

c) Drain and rinse the mixed beans in a sieve.

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the garlic, tomato puree and Caribbean style jerk. Fry for 1 min.

c) Stir in the mixed beans, soy sauce, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). 

d) Bring to the boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly, 3-4 mins.

a) Meanwhile, halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board, face-down.

b) Slice into 1cm thick slices. Season with salt and pepper.

c) Halve the lime.

a) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Remove from the heat, then stir in the BBQ sauce, half the lime juice and the butter (see pantry for amount).

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper and an extra squeeze of lime juice if needed.

d) Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.