Vegetarian Baked Beans with Canned Beans

Vegetarian baked beans with a rich, smoky, and meaty flavor.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup bourbon
• ⅓ cup tomato paste
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add bourbon and simmer for 4 minutes. Turn heat off.
3. Combine tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and paprika in a large bowl; whisk until smooth. Add onion mixture and beans; gently stir to combine.
4. Transfer to a baking dish. Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.