Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans

Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup low sodium or no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 apple, cored and quartered
  • ¼ cup raisins, soaked in hot water to cover for thirty minutes.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of prepared mustard, no-salt added or low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon of Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
  • 3 cups cooked or 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium or no-salt-added red kidney beans, drained

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons water in a small pan and sauté onions and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add small amounts of additional water as needed to prevent burning.
  3. Blend tomato sauce, apple, raisins and soaking water, vinegar, mustard, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and chipotle chili powder in a high-powered blender until smooth.
  4. In a large casserole dish, combine the kidney beans, blended mixture and sautéed onions. Cover and Bake for 50 minutes.