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Vegetarian Baked Beans

Make delicious vegetarian baked beans quickly and easily with this simple recipe. Based on a timeless family recipe, these baked beans have deep Midwestern roots and will be the star of the dinner table!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 156kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper, Green, Red, or Orange
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup bbq sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 60 ounces canned navy beans, drained
  • 6 strips veggie bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
  • Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat and cook until the oil is shimmering. Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Add the drained beans and stir until combined.
    A hand holds a bowl, pouring navy beans into a pan with BBQ sauce mixture.
  • Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, bbq sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and mustard.
    Looking down into a saucepan full of BBQ sauce mixture with chopped onions and green bell peppers.
  • Pour this mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish, lay veggie bacon strips on top, and bake for 1 hour.
  • To serve, remove the beans from the oven and set them aside to cool slightly.
  • To store, allow the beans to come to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. They can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.

Notes

Cooking Method:
To cook these beans on the stovetop, reduce heat to simmer (low boil), cover, and cook for 40 to 45 minutes. Then cook uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Substitutions:
  • BBQ Sauce — You can substitute ketchup or tomato paste. If you want the same smoky flavor as BBQ sauce, add a teaspoon or two smoked paprika or up to a tablespoon of liquid smoke.
  • Soy Sauce — For gluten-free, tamari (a gluten-free soy sauce) or coconut aminos are great.
  • Molasses — You can substitute maple syrup.
Flavors:
  • Reduced Sweetness — Reduce the molasses and brown sugar to 1/4 cup to reduce the sweetness.
  • Heat — Increase the heat in these beans by adding up to a tablespoon of Sriracha or hot sauce. You can also add chopped jalapenos with the onions.
  • Tanginess — You can increase the vinegar up to 3 tablespoons to create a more tangy dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg