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Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Barbecue, Camping, Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F
  2. 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.
  3. Add beans and onion-pepper mixture to a large casserole dish or Dutch oven.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake dish covered for 50 minutes.
  6. 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