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Baked beans in a bun with drink.
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Vegan Baked Beans

These vegan baked beans are sweetened with molasses and maple syrup and are gently spiced with smoked paprika and cloves. They're so simple to make, you'll never buy canned baked beans again!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large bowl
  • Colander
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion chopped about 1 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Djion mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups cooked white navy beans
  • 2 cups reserved bean cooking liquid

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until it is completely tender (it will not cook once you add the other ingredients). This can take 10-15 minutes.
    2 tablespoons oil, 1 onion chopped
  • While the onion cooks, mix together the tomato paste, vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, tamari, mustard, and spices.
    ¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup molasses, 2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon Djion mustard, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Add the beans, bean water, and tomato mixture to the cooked onions. Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the oven for 1 ½ hours at 160°C (325°F). Remove the lid and continue to bake for another 30 minutes.
    3 cups cooked white navy beans, 2 cups reserved bean cooking liquid
  • Serve hot as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 211kcal