Simple Smoky Baked Black Beans {vegan + gf}

Baked black beans are a delicious, hearty addition to any meal! My version is kid-friendly, vegan and healthy.

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Making beans from scratch takes time- there’s no two ways around it. The good news though is that cooking dried beans doesn’t require a lot of steps. So, if you are planning to spend the day at home, get the pot, beans and make your own home cooked beans. It’s so worth it!

So why did I make baked black beans instead of using the more traditional white bean? Well, black beans were the only ones I had available.  Yep, I had a major craving for baked beans (sweet and smoky is a crave-worthy combo) and thought I’d give baked black beans a try. I’m glad I did because they turned out delicious!

Before you make this recipe, make sure you plan to be at home for most of the day. Again, takes a long time but so worth it. Your house will smell like a backyard BBQ!

Simple Smoky Baked Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2
  cups
  dried black beans
  dried
• 4
  cups
  veggie broth
• 1
  cups
  water
• 1/4
  cup
  BBQ sauce
• 1
  onion
  finely chopped
• 1-2
  tbsp
  garlic
  minced
• 2
  tbsp
  smoked paprika
• 3
  tbsp
  molasses
  can replace with pure maple syrup
• 1
  tbsp
  liquid aminos
  can replace with soy sauce

Instructions

1. Rinse black beans and remove any debris. Soak beans overnight in cold water.

2. In a Dutch oven pot, combine the beans BBQ sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, molasses and liquid aminos. Add 1 cup of water. Stir well and place covered in oven.

3. After 1.5 hours, add 2 cups of broth and combine well. Place back in oven, covered.

4. After an additional 2 hours, add the remaining 2 cups of broth and combine well. Place back in oven, covered.

5. Check on beans. If more liquid required, add an additional cup of water. Bake beans for another 2 hours till desired texture achieved.

6. Serve or store in fridge!

You can serve these black beans alongside some pasta (like this mac n cheese), rice or corn bread. My husband added them to his quesadilla to take it to the next level.

What would you serve baked black beans with? Share in the comments below!

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source https://betterweightloss.info/simple-smoky-baked-black-beans-vegan-gf/