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Easy Baked Beans

A simple, hands-off baked beans recipe that's sweet, tangy, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • large casserole or roasting pan
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ounces white beans (canned) navy, cannellini, or great northern; do not drain
  • 1 sweet onion medium, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper or green, diced
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup date syrup or blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Dice the sweet onion and bell pepper if not already prepared.
  • In a large casserole or roasting pan, combine the undrained white beans, diced onion, diced bell pepper, coconut sugar, date syrup or molasses, yellow mustard, balsamic vinegar, and ketchup; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Cover the pan and bake until the beans are bubbly and the sauce is syrupy, about 45 minutes.
  • If after 45 minutes the beans need more thickness or browning, remove the cover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use undrained canned beans to retain liquid for the sauce.
  • You can substitute blackstrap molasses for date syrup.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the coconut sugar amount.
  • Covering for most of the bake keeps the beans moist.