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Homestyle Tomato Baked Beans

These Homestyle Tomato Baked Beans are smoky, slightly sweet, and packed with protein and fiber. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of brown sugar, they are the perfect lighter side dish for backyard BBQs, summer cookouts, and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans navy, cannellini, or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chipotle powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water if needed
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Chopped green onions
  • Extra cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Casserole or Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fold in the drained beans. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of water.
  6. Transfer beans into a casserole or baking dish and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.