Vegetarian Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans; water as needed; 2 cups chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
2
Drain navy beans and put into a pot with 5 cups water.
3
Bring water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
5
Combine beans, onion, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid; season with pepper. Place lid on dish.
6
Bake in the preheated oven, 5 to 7 hours, stirring halfway through and adding water if mixture is too dry. Remove lid and bake until mixture has reduced to desired thickness, about 1 hour more.

137

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans, water as needed, 2 cups chopped sweet onion, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Baked Beans falls under the General 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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Vegetarian Baked Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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