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Quick Stovetop “Baked” Beans – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Quick Stovetop “Baked” Beans

Craving that deep, smoky, sweet flavour of classic baked beans but don't have hours to spare? These Stovetop “Baked” Beans deliver all the rich, saucy goodness of the oven-baked version, but come together in just about an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 cup
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) coconut or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 5 cups (1200 ml) (1.25 L) cooked pinto beans
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL / 0.3 fl oz) dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL / 0.3 fl oz) Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL / 0 fl oz) ground cloves
  • For a smokier flavour, add 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of smoked paprika or a drop of liquid smoke along with the other spices.
  • These beans taste even better the next day! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They also freeze wonderfully.
  • If the sauce is too thin, uncover the pot for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to allow it to reduce. If it gets too thick, simply stir in a splash of water.

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Add the cooked pinto beans, water, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and ground cloves to the pot.
  4. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The beans are ready when the liquid has thickened into a rich, well-bodied sauce.
  7. While pinto beans are classic, this recipe also works beautifully with navy, cannellini, or even black beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 6g

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