Baking · serves 2

Adzuki Bean Brownies

A tin of beans blended into the batter. Fudgier than any flour brownie, and gluten free.

80 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 45g ground flaxseed
  • 135ml water
  • 400g cooked adzuki or red kidney beans, drained
  • 75ml sunflower oil
  • 200g soft brown sugar
  • 60g cocoa powder
  • 60g ground almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100g dark chocolate

Method

  1. Flaxseed into the water, set aside to thicken.
  2. Blend the beans completely smooth. Any grain left and you can taste them.
  3. Add the flax gel, oil, sugar, cocoa, almonds, baking powder and vanilla. Blend until glossy.
  4. Chop the chocolate and pulse it in so it stays in chunks.
  5. Into a lined tin, spread level.
  6. 180°C for 25-30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake 30 minutes more.
  7. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not clean. Clean means overbaked.

Questions people ask about Adzuki Bean Brownies

How long does Adzuki Bean Brownies take?

About 80 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of rajma in Adzuki Bean Brownies?

Use canned kidney beans, rinsed. Skip straight to the gravy step.

Can I make Adzuki Bean Brownies ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Adzuki Bean Brownies vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Adzuki Bean Brownies?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Adzuki Bean Brownies?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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