Description
Smoky, savory, and oh-so-satisfying, this fast and easy Vegan Creole Beans is positively bean heaven and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke *
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 – [ 15 oz. cans ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder *
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Serving Ideas:
- Steamed rice
- Baked potato
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the cayenne pepper) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Add all the Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure High for 5 minutes. When finished, press Cancel and allow to sit for 2 minutes, then do a Quick Release. Unplug the Instant Pot.
- Once all the pressure is released, carefully remove the lid. Taste test the flavors and add any additional seasonings. Add the cayenne pepper, stir to combine.
- Allow at least 5 minutes for the flavors to marry. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Stove Top Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the cayenne pepper) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock pot, add the diced onions, green bell pepper, and celery, sauté over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then add all remaining the Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer, stir to combine. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste test the flavors and add any additional seasonings. Add the cayenne pepper, stir to combine, allow at least 5 minutes for the flavors to marry.Serve over steamed rice or baked potato.
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.
*Serving: 4 to 5 (makes 9 ½ cups)