Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped, or 6-8 sweet bell peppers, chopped
- 1 *jalapeño, deseeded and chopped optional for spice
- 1 jar chopped tomatoes (about 15oz) or 1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup raisins or pitted dates, soaked in warm water to cover, ~10minutes
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Bragg's liquid aminos
- 1 apple, cored and chopped (can leave skin on)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 5 cups cooked or 3 (15oz) cans low or no sodium beans, rinsed I like kidney, red, or pinto beans, but can use any beans of choice
- *Splash Optional hot sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Add onions, peppers, and garlic to a sauce pan with a few tablespoons of water.Water sauté 5-10 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
- Add beans and onion-pepper mixture to a large casserole dish or Dutch oven.
- In a blender, add tomatoes, raisins or dates with soaking fluid, apple cider vinegar, Bragg’s, apple, and chipotle powder. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add to onion and bean mixture and stir.
- Bake dish covered for 50 minutes.
- Allow to cool a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
Great in a slow cooker, too!
Add additional hot sauce for extra spice!
From Eatandlivehealthfully.com