Swedish Brown Beans

Experience a taste of Scandinavian comfort food with this delightful recipe for Swedish Brown Beans. Packed with hearty, nutrient-rich dried Swedish brown beans—or pinto beans as an alternative—this dish is simmered to tender perfection before being infused with a flavorful blend of brown sugar, molasses, white vinegar, and a touch of ground allspice. The result is a subtly sweet, tangy side dish with a silky, buttery finish that's perfect alongside sausages, smoked meats, or even as a vegetarian centerpiece. With simple ingredients and a slow-cooked approach, this recipe captures authentic Nordic flavors while offering an easy, wholesome addition to your dinner table. Perfectly satisfying and easy to customize, it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Swedish brown beans (or dried pinto beans)
• 4 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Molasses
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried Swedish brown beans (or pinto beans) thoroughly under cool water to remove any debris.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Transfer them to a medium-sized pot and add 4 cups of fresh water.

Step 4

Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are tender. Check the pot occasionally and add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

Step 5

Once the beans are fully cooked and tender, stir in the salt, brown sugar, white vinegar, molasses, and ground allspice.

Step 6

Allow the mixture to simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors blend and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter until it melts and combines with the sauce.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or paired with sausages or smoked meat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	108.2

Total Fat 11.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 2462.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 64.1mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 19.6mg	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: 98.1%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 1.5%