Vegetarian Baked Beans with Canned Beans

These vegetarian baked beans made with canned navy beans have a rich, smoky, and meaty flavor despite the fact that they are completely meat-free.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup bourbon
• 0.33333334326744 cup tomato paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add bourbon and simmer for 4 minutes. Turn heat off.

Step 3

Combine tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and paprika in a large bowl; whisk until smooth. Add onion mixture and beans; gently stir to combine.

Step 4

Transfer to a baking dish. Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.