Slow Cooker Apple Bean Bake

Transform your dinner table with the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Apple Bean Bake, a hearty, sweet-and-savory dish perfect for cozy nights. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe combines tender white and red kidney beans with the natural sweetness of diced apples, all simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a touch of smoky paprika and warm cinnamon. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all the work, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas as the flavors meld together. Ideal as a vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish, this wholesome, crowd-pleasing recipe pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal. Simple, flavorful, and packed with plant-based nutrition, this Apple Bean Bake is a must-try slow cooker classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups diced apples (peeled or unpeeled, as preferred)
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water or vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing it or lining it with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Add the white beans, red kidney beans, diced apples, and diced onion to the slow cooker, mixing them together evenly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and water or vegetable broth until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and apples in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well coated.

Step 5

Stir the ingredients gently to evenly combine the flavors.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2.5 hours.

Step 7

After cooking, stir the mixture once more to redistribute the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the Apple Bean Bake warm as a main dish, side dish, or over cooked grains like rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1699.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1246.8

Total Fat 7.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5735.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.5g	0%
Total Sugars 118.4g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.2mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2942.2mg	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: 5.0%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 81.8%