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Baked Beans

Name: Baked Beans
Prep time: 30

(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)

30 min prep

6 servings

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10 ingredients

Baked beans can take hours to make, but you can make a pretty good knock-off with canned beans and the stovetop. For many years I was a pretty strict vegetarian. I ate no dairy...

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon molasses
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 whole chipotle pepper or ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Sea salt, to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup apple juice, or as needed
1 tablespoon balsamic or cider vinegar

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

244 cals

Fat

5 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Sugar

11 g

Fiber

9 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

767 mg

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over a medium-high heat. When the oil starts to ripple, add the onions and cook, stirring until they turn transparent. Turn the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.2. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the tomato paste. Cook stirring for 1 minute until it turns a deep orangey red, taking care not to let it burn. Stir in the molasses, then add the diced tomatoes and the chipotle pepper or smoked paprika. Mix well. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by about a third. Add salt to taste.
Cook the beans gently for about 20 minutes, adding a little more apple juice if they start to look too dry. When they are ready, add a little more vinegar if desired, and take out the chipotle pepper. Serve.

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