This is a very flavorful vegetarian baked beans recipe that is always a hit. You can add meat if you want, but we find it isn’t necessary. The smoky, spicy flavor is perfect, and it is a snap to prepare!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- ½ cup green bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 2 (16 ounce) cans vegetarian baked beans in tomato sauce (such as Bush’s® Best Vegetarian Baked Beans), undrained
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green bell peppers and green onions; cook and stir until slightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in vegetarian baked beans, kidney beans, ketchup, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke flavoring.
- Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, until completely heated, about 15 minutes.
