Description
Discover a delightful twist on traditional baked beans featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, enhanced by carefully selected ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup navy beans
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep the Beans: Soak the navy beans overnight in plenty of water. The next day, drain and rinse them.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add diced onions and garlic, sautéing until they’re translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine soaked navy beans with the sautéed aromatics, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and liquid smoke. Stir well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 1 hour.
- Uncover and Finish: After one hour, remove the foil, stir the beans, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered.
- Serve: Let the baked beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
These beans can be made ahead of time and tend to taste even better the next day. Great as a side dish for barbecues or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: baked beans, comfort food, vegetarian recipe, maple, side dish
