Description

Bursting with a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this Healthy Party Beans dish evokes the delicious nostalgia of classic baked beans with a wholesome twist.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

1 large yellow onion, fine dice
1 large green bell pepper, small dice
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 – [ 28 oz. can ] tomato sauce
3 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
1 ¼ cups water
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon molasses *
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard *

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried ground mustard powder
1 ¼ teaspoons regular chili powder (+/-) *
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (+/-)
¼ to 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)

Other Ingredients:

1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 – [ 15.25 oz. can ] lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] green beans, drained

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Instructions

Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
In a large stock pot, add the diced onions, and green bell peppers, sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
Add the minced garlic, sauté for one minute.
Add all the remaining Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb mix, stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.
Add all the Other Ingredients (beans), simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 30 minutes, stir well, remove from the stove, allow to sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

*Servings: 6 to 8 (makes 9 cups)