Perfect for veggie lovers and anyone seeking a delicious meatless alternative, these beans are packed with rich and savory ingredients, offering a delightful balance of sweet and spicy notes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 1 diced green pepper
- 1 diced jalapeno
- 4 cans of white beans (undrained)
- 1 tablespoon of mustard powder
- ½ tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
- ½ cup of apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup of honey
- 2 teaspoons of cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons of cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized pot over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add diced bell peppers, jalapenos, and onions. Sauté them until they become soft, and the onion turns translucent.
- Pour the white beans into the pot, including the liquid from the cans.
- Add mustard powder, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, cayenne powder, cumin powder, chili powder, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the beans to simmer for at least 10 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Taste the beans and adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your preferences.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the beans sit for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This allows the flavors to meld together and the beans to thicken to perfection.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 330
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Dietary Fiber: 10g
- Sugars: 30g
- Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Calcium: 100mg
- Potassium: 760mg
Please be aware that these nutritional values are rough estimates and could vary based on factors like ingredient brands and portion size.
Cooking Tips:
- Serve these baked beans as a side dish, over rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne powder to suit your taste.