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Vegetarian Maple Baked Beans – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vegetarian Maple Baked Beans

A rich, sweet, and smoky vegetarian baked beans recipe made with maple syrup, molasses, and savory spices. Slow-baked to perfection for a thick, luscious sauce. The ultimate side for your next BBQ or potluck.
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Prep Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 18 serving
Calories: 228
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (570 g / 20.1 oz) dried navy beans
  • 9 cups (2160 ml) (2.1 L) water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup / 120ml pure maple syrup
  • 1⁄4 cup / 60ml barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) molasses
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g / 0.28 oz) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g / 0.07 oz) paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) salt
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) black pepper
  • For a smokier flavor without any meat, add 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of liquid smoke or smoked paprika along with the other spices.
  • This recipe can be made entirely on the stovetop. After bringing the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors will meld and taste even better the next day!

Method
 

  1. Place the dried navy beans in a large bowl or pot and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Once soaked, drain the water completely.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  4. In a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pot, combine the drained beans, 9 cups (2160 ml) of fresh water, and all the remaining : chopped onion, maple syrup, barbecue sauce, molasses, Dijon mustard, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir well to combine.
  6. Place the pot on the stovetop over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  7. Once boiling, carefully cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  8. Bake for 1. 5 hours, stirring once or twice during the cooking time to prevent sticking.
  9. After 1. 5 hours, remove the lid and continue to bake uncovered for 1 more hour. This allows the sauce to thicken and caramelize beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 1g

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