Description
Apple Cider Baked Beans are a delightful and hearty dish that combines sweet apple cider with savory pinto beans, creating a rich flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or backyard barbecues, this vegan recipe is easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as either a main course or a side dish. The unique sweetness from the apple cider, along with the depth of maple syrup and molasses, elevates traditional baked beans into something special. Impress your guests with this deliciously different take on a classic dish that’s packed with plant-based goodness!
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 4 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large rosemary stalk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in dried mustard, ground ginger, and tomato paste; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add apple cider, water, maple syrup, molasses, pinto beans, and a rosemary stalk to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg