Low Sodium Classic Baked Beans

Enjoy a guilt-free twist on a comfort food favorite with these Low Sodium Classic Baked Beans! This healthier recipe swaps out the excess salt without sacrificing the rich, smoky-sweet flavor you love. Made from scratch with tender navy beans, unsulfured molasses, pure maple syrup, and a touch of liquid smoke, these baked beans offer a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. Slow-cooked to perfection in the oven, this dish features wholesome ingredients like garlic, onion, and smoked paprika, creating a thick, flavorful sauce that coats every bean. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or hearty family dinners, these low-sodium baked beans are both heart-healthy and irresistibly satisfying. Serve them alongside grilled vegetables or your favorite protein for a comforting, clean-eating side dish everyone will rave about!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:330 mins

Total Time:340 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 unit bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans thoroughly under cold water and sort through to remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large bowl, cover them with water, and leave them to soak overnight, or at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then transfer them to a large pot with 8 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the beans for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 6

While the beans are cooking, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 7

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans with chopped onion, garlic, tomato paste, molasses, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, liquid smoke, and bay leaf.

Step 8

Add 1.5 cups of the reserved bean cooking liquid to the pot with the bean mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Cover the pot with its lid and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake the beans for 4.5 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally and checking the liquid level in the pot. Add more reserved cooking liquid if necessary to keep the beans just submerged.

Step 11

When the beans are tender and coated with a thick sauce, remove the pot from the oven. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 12

Let the beans sit for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2766.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2017.7

Total Fat 8.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 155.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.5g	0%
Total Sugars 106.1g
Protein 107.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1045.5mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 8363.3mg	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: 3.7%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 75.8%