Harissa Bacon Baked Beans

Harissa is a Tunisian chile sauce. Its heat level can vary depending on the brand and/or recipe. (Consider adding less than 3/4 cup, knowing you can always add more.) Look for a bottled harissa with minimal added sugars.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 260 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup golden raisins
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon sliced jalapeno pepper, or to taste
• 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
• ¾ cup mild harissa paste or sauce
• 2 dates, pitted and finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

Cook onion in reserved drippings over medium-low heat until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Stir beans, harissa sauce, water, raisins, dates, cumin, and cooked bacon into the skillet. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until heated through and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Stir gently before serving and top with parsley and jalapeno slices.