If you like the kind of vegetarian baked beans that come in a can, you're sure to love this yummy, quick homemade version even more. White beans are cooked in a skillet with a sweet and savory sauce. It's a dish that comes together quickly. For a simple meal, serve with baked sweet potatoes or a grain dish, and one of VegKitchen's slaw-style salads. Photos by Evan Atlas.
Recipe
Skillet “Baked Beans”
If you like the kind of vegetarian baked beans that come in a can, you’re sure to love this yummy, quick homemade version even more.
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Servings: to 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-large onion quartered and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Two 15- to 16-ounce cans navy small white beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 to 3 ½ cups cooked
- ⅓ cup good-quality ketchup
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon molasses or barley malt syrup or use an extra tablespoon of maple syrup instead
- 1 ½ teaspoons yellow or Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, plus 3 tablespoons water, stir together.
- Continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be nicely thickened and enveloping the beans. Serve at once.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 207mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories: 314; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 14g; Fiber: 9g; Carbs: 56g; Sodium: 168mg
Barbara Levin says
Yay! So happy to find this!
I love your cookbooks, especially the family book, and this has been a staple in our kitchen since my daughter was small and I had to be a sneakier cook.
I'm cooking away from home, and memory failed on the specifics. Glad to find you online. Wishing you much success, health and joy!
PS: Whoops! I thought I was writing to Nava Atlas, I recognized her recipe. Whoops! I still wish you the best!