Sweet 'n Smoky Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Sweet 'n Smoky Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 12 lb firm tofu, cubed; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; ⅓ cup vegan brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon fennel seed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
12 lb firm tofu, cubed
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon soy sauce
⅓ cup vegan brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon fennel seed

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
3
In a saucepan, heat olive oil, then add garlic.
4
Cook until slightly browned.
5
Add onions and peppers.
6
Saute until onions become translucent.
7
Add pinto beans, tofu cubes, liquid smoke and soy sauce.
8
Mix with onion and peppers.
9
Stir in sugar and spices.
10
Cover saucepan with lid and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
11
Pour cooked mixture into baking dish.
12
Bake in over for 25-30 minutes.

297

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'n Smoky Baked Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet 'n Smoky Baked Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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