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Healthy Baked Beans

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A nutritious and hearty version of classic baked beans made with wholesome ingredients, perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix everything well and bring to a simmer.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven (or transfer mixture to a baking dish) and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use canned low-sodium beans to control salt levels.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg