These Honey-Chipotle Baked Beans strike a perfect balance between smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors. This hearty side dish will complement your BBQ or picnic spread with its rich taste and easy preparation.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 5 ounces (about ½ cup) shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) of baked beans
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large nonstick skillet, apply cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add finely minced shallots and sauté them for roughly 4 minutes, or until they attain a delightful golden color.
- Introduce ground cumin and minced garlic, sautéing for an additional minute until the aromas are released.
- Add tomato puree and canola oil to the mixture, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring continuously until it thickens slightly.
- Combine the honey, cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and the finely chopped chipotle chiles. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, giving it an occasional stir.
- In a 2-quart baking dish, merge the baked beans with the shallot mixture.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour or until the beans become thick and develop a bubbly texture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 286
- Fat: 2.2g (7%)
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 8.3g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 9.9g
These nutritional values are provided as rough estimates and may fluctuate depending on factors such as the specific brands of ingredients used and the sizes of servings.
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer chipotle chiles according to your preference.
- These baked beans are a fantastic addition to barbecues, picnics, or any gathering where you want to add a smoky and sweet side dish to the menu.