Crock Baked Soybeans

Transform your simple pantry staples into a hearty masterpiece with this Crock Baked Soybeans recipe, a vegetarian spin on classic baked beans. Packed with rich, smoky flavors from molasses, smoked paprika, and soy sauce, these slow-cooked soybeans deliver a comforting, protein-rich dish that's perfect for any meal. After soaking overnight, the beans are combined with aromatics like diced onions and garlic, then smothered in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce featuring ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the work, creating tender beans and a luscious, thick sauce over 8–10 hours. Whether served as a satisfying side dish at your barbecue or enjoyed as a plant-based main, this budget-friendly recipe is both nourishing and undeniably delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried soybeans
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water (for crockpot)

Directions

Step 1

Sort and rinse the dried soybeans to remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the soybeans in a large bowl and cover with 6 cups of water. Let soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soybeans thoroughly after soaking.

Step 4

In a slow cooker, add the drained soybeans, diced onion, and minced garlic.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture over the soybeans in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker and stir everything to combine evenly.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until the soybeans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 9

Stir the mixture occasionally during cooking if possible, to ensure even flavor distribution.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper, if needed, before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a hearty vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2488.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2284.8

Total Fat 80.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4211.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.9g	0%
Total Sugars 132.5g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1439.5mg	0%
Iron 68.5mg	0%
Potassium 8777.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 42.2%