Paleo Smoky BBQ Beans
Get ready to savor a hearty and wholesome twist on a classic BBQ side with this Paleo Smoky BBQ Beans recipe! Bursting with bold flavors and paleo-friendly ingredients, this dish swaps traditional legumes for tender, naturally sweet cubes of sweet potato, simmered in a smoky, tangy tomato-based sauce. Crispy smoked bacon adds richness, while a blend of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika creates an irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and smoky goodness. Perfectly slow-cooked for tender results, these beans are the ultimate comfort food, whether served as a standalone meal or a crowd-pleasing side. Garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor, making it a must-try for paleo enthusiasts and BBQ lovers alike.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup canned tomatoes, crushed
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot or dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Leave the bacon drippings in the pot.
Step 2
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the crushed tomatoes and water to the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard powder, black pepper, and salt.
Step 6
Cover and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 7
Chop the crispy bacon into small pieces and stir it back into the beans.
Step 8
Allow the beans to rest off heat for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 9
Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1295.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 881.2 |
| Total Fat 27.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4725.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 131.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 66.6g | |
| Protein 32.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 246.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2118.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories