Description
Healthy Baked Beans are a nutritious twist on the classic comfort food, made with canned beans, a naturally sweetened tomato sauce, and smoky spices. They’re perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine beans, tomato sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Add sautéed onion and garlic.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, removing foil in the last 10 minutes to allow top to thicken and brown slightly.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Use different beans like pinto or black beans for variety.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg