Vegan BBQ Baked Beans

Smoky, sweet, and perfectly tender, these Vegan BBQ Baked Beans are a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Made with protein-packed navy beans simmered in a rich, tangy sauce infused with bold flavors from smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and a touch of maple syrup, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Simple ingredients like diced onion, garlic, and apple cider vinegar come together effortlessly to create a dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues, cozy dinners, or meal prep. Ready in just one hour, these beans bake to perfection, thickening into a luscious sauce as they cook in the oven. Serve them hot as a savory side dish, or pair them with rice or crusty bread for a filling, wholesome vegan meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Canned navy beans
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the canned navy beans and water to the pot, and stir to coat the beans with the sauce.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then cover the pot.

Step 8

Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.

Step 9

After 30 minutes, uncover the pot and bake for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve the vegan BBQ baked beans hot as a side dish or over rice or toasted bread for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1084.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1457.7

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4591.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.6g	0%
Total Sugars 59.8g
Protein 65.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.4mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 3524.5mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 61.5%