Low Fat Baked Beans with Bacon

Savor the comforting flavors of this Low Fat Baked Beans with Bacon recipe—a lighter twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender navy beans simmered in a rich, smoky tomato and barbecue sauce, this dish gets a guilt-free upgrade with savory turkey bacon and a touch of natural sweetness from dark brown sugar. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of smoked paprika, these baked beans are slow-cooked to perfection in the oven, creating a thick, flavorful sauce that’s perfect as a side dish or a hearty main. Ready in just over an hour, this healthy baked beans recipe is low in fat but big on taste, making it the ultimate addition to your next barbecue spread or cozy family dinner. Keywords: low-fat baked beans, turkey bacon recipe, healthy baked beans, smoky baked beans, easy side dish recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 30 ounces canned navy beans
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set aside.

Step 3

Dice the onion and the garlic cloves finely.

Step 4

In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Chop the turkey bacon into small pieces and add to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly crispy.

Step 6

Add the diced onion to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 7

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Gently fold in the drained navy beans into the mixture.

Step 10

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid.

Step 11

Place the covered pot in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of baking to help thicken the sauce.

Step 13

Carefully remove the pot from the oven and let the baked beans cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 14

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then enjoy your low-fat baked beans with bacon as a delicious side or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1400.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2095.0

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 67.3mg	0%
Sodium 4527.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.5g	0%
Total Sugars 76.4g
Protein 110.0g	0%

Vitamin D 21.1IU	0%
Calcium 842.0mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 5062.9mg	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: 14.8%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 64.5%