Vegetarian Baked Beans Crock Pot

Slow cook your way to comfort with this hearty Vegetarian Baked Beans Crock Pot recipe! Bursting with rich, smoky, and tangy flavors, this dish blends the natural creaminess of tender navy beans with a savory-sweet sauce featuring tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of smoked paprika. Infused with aromatics like onion, garlic, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for balance, these baked beans cook low and slow for 8-10 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld into a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a plant-based main course, this easy crock pot recipe pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or rice. Elevate your weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings with this nutritious, flavor-packed dish that’s both budget-friendly and simple to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup (dried) Navy beans
• 1 medium (diced) Onion
• 3 large (minced) Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Sort through the dried navy beans and remove any stones or debris. Rinse the beans under cool running water.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once soaked, drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set them aside.

Step 4

In the crock pot, combine the diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, vegetable broth, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.

Step 5

Add the soaked and rinsed beans into the crock pot, followed by 4 cups of water. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender and fully cooked. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 7

Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetness based on your preference.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the baked beans warm as a side dish or enjoy them as a main course with crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2073.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	897.8

Total Fat 7.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2645.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 87.1g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.8mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 3413.2mg	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: 6.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 78.4%