Vegetarian Baked Beans with Canned Beans

This vegetarian baked beans with canned beans recipe delivers a rich, smoky, hearty meal full of so much intense flavor, you won't miss the meat.

• 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 jalapeño; cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add bourbon; simmer for 4 minutes. Set aside off heat.

Step 3

Whisk tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and paprika together in a large bowl until smooth. Gently stir in onion mixture and beans to combine; transfer to a baking dish. Cover the dish.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated oven for 35 minutes; uncover and cook 15 minutes more. Set aside before serving for 5 minutes.