Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch

Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch – If you’re looking for a quick and easy Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch, I’ve got you covered! Full of nutrient-rich, healthy beans, and free from overly-processed ingredients and sugar, this recipe is the perfect swap for your average store-bought can of baked beans.

This Recipe is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any occasion. From the summer barbecue, to cozy winter meals, this dish is in-season all year long. Ready to learn more? Keep reading!

Are Beans Healthy?

Before we jump into the details of this recipe, I want to address the question: are beans healthy? With all of the diets avoiding beans these days, there’s a common misconception that beans are unhealthy, and should be avoided. I first want to start off by saying that no diet is a one-size fits all. For some, especially those with IBD or gut-related issues, avoiding beans may absolutely be necessary. However, for the general public, beans are actually incredible tiny powerhouses of nutrition!

Beans are Full of Resistant Starch

Resistant starch is incredible, offering numerous health benefits and perks. A functional fiber, resistant starch helps to resist digestion, therefore, the calories in resistant starch are much less likely than the calories in other foods to be stored as fat.

Since resistant starches are only partially digested, yet very filling, you may benefit from lower blood sugar levels, less insulin spikes, and a higher ability to burn fat after a resistant starch–rich meal.

All-in-all, resistant starches offer a ton of health benefits, and beans are a great source of this!

Beans are Full of Nutrients

Beans are a great source of plant-based protein. They provide a large dose of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and iron. Beans have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, depending on the person, can encourage good gut bacteria, and boost your heart health, among much more.

Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch

If you’re anything like me, then you grew up eating pre-packaged, canned baked beans from the store. I love just about anything sweet, and consequently, have always loved baked beans. However, when I’ve looked up baked bean recipes in the past, every single one I found called for massive amounts of sugar. Don’t even get me started on pre-packaged, store-bought versions… Loaded with refined sugar, processed bacon, and way too much sodium, a can of these beans can be highly inflammatory, and have always left me feeling less than optimal.

Luckily, making a Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch is actually incredibly quick and easy! Free from gluten, dairy, refined-sugar, and pork, this recipe is bursting with flavor, without all of the unnecessary and harmful ingredients.

Mom’s Secret Ingredient for a Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch

To be honest, my mom was the one who inspired my Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch Recipe. The secret to her sensational healthy baked beans is the liquid smoke! I had never used or even heard of this stuff before, but my mom apparently uses it all the time. A great brand to use is Lazy Kettle’s Liquid Smoke. Free of sugar and caramel color, this liquid smoke’s ingredient list is one item long: liquid smoke…as it should be!

Lazy Kettle’s liquid smoke simply gives an outdoor flavor with indoor ease. This is an ingredient you don’t want to skip out on. You’re gonna love it!

Best Recipes to Pair with Baked Beans

Baked beans are a versatile side dish that can be paired with a variety of dishes! Here are my personal favorites…

Recipe for Cornbread Muffins: Recipe for Cornbread Muffins is easy to make and whole grain nutritious. Plant-based milk paired with natural sweeteners is the perfect blend.

Hamburger Recipe on Grill: This is the BEST Hamburger Recipe on Grill – delicious grass-fed burger is juicy, flavorful and a classic dinner for your  menu. Yum!

Healthy Pasta Salad Recipe: Healthy Pasta Salad Recipe is both gluten free and very, very healthy. It’s full of vegetables, super easy to make & delicious to eat!

Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch

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Full of nutrient-rich beans, and free of overly-processed ingredients and sugar, this Baked Beans Recipe from Scratch delicious, and healthy!

• Author: Ivy Larson
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour + 10 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups Vidalia onions, finely chopped
• Himalayan salt, to taste
• 2 small cans (8 ounces each) organic tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon organic, gluten free Worcestershire sauce
• 4 teaspoons liquid smoke (Lazy Kettle brand for a clean version)
• ¾ teaspoon dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high; add the onions and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until onions caramelize.
3. Season onions with salt to taste.
4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
5. Transfer beans to a casserole dish.
6. Bake beans for 50 minutes, or until thick.
7. Remove from heat, and serve warm. Enjoy!

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