Sweet, smoky, and full of flavor, these barbecue baked beans are the perfect addition to your next outdoor cookout!
Barbecue Baked Beans
Sweet, smoky, and full of flavor, these barbecue baked beans are the perfect addition to your next outdoor cookout!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 160 g diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon 15 g minced garlic
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g tomato sauce
- ½ cup 110 g packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 40 g grape jelly
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons 30 g stone-ground mustard
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g red beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the nondairy butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Cook for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, grape jelly, liquid smoke, and stone-ground mustard.
- Mix well.
- Add the pinto beans, black beans, and red beans.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve warm alongside grilled vegetables, vegan burgers, or roasted corn on the cob.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light Zinfandel or a smoky Syrah to complement the sweet and smoky flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 4 g | Sugar: 10 g