Heart-Healthy Homemade Baked Beans

Elevate your family meals with this hearty and nutritious recipe for *Heart-Healthy Homemade Baked Beans*. Made from scratch with fiber-packed navy beans, rich tomato paste, and a blend of wholesome seasonings like smoked paprika and mustard powder, this dish is both flavorful and good for the heart. Sweetened naturally with honey and balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar, these baked beans skip the unnecessary sugars and sodium found in canned varieties. Slow-baked to perfection in a savory vegetable broth, they deliver tender beans in a thick, aromatic sauce. Perfect as a standalone meal or a flavorful side dish, these heart-friendly baked beans are ideal for health-conscious eaters. With simple ingredients and a hands-off cooking process, they’re as easy to make as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry navy beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 leaf bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans under cold water, then place in a large bowl. Cover the beans with several inches of fresh water and let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, dry mustard powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another minute, allowing the spices to release their flavor.

Step 7

Add the drained beans, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, honey, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 9

Once simmering, cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Check once or twice during the cooking process and add a bit more water or broth if the beans are becoming too dry.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Serve the baked beans warm. They can be enjoyed on their own, or as a nutritious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(852.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	867.1

Total Fat 17.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1497.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 35.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304.6mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 3039.2mg	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: 17.6%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 66.4%