I must admit, I do like the commercially canned and pre-made baked beans, but my skinny jeans and I are not fans of the high sugar content often found in even the organic varieties. Beans are packed with protein, iron, B vitamins, and fiber, and using teeny tomatoes in this recipe sweetens the deal without any need for additional sweeteners.

Easy, Healthy, Homemade Baked Beans [Vegan]

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Serves

2-3

Cooking Time

15

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Ingredients

  • Splash of coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 small brown onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup crushed or sieved tomatoes (from a jar)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup semi-dried tomatoes (or more cherry tomatoes)
  • 400g/14oz can Borlotti beans (or your favorite beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp dried cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt & cracked black pepper
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Preparation

  1. Heat oil (or a splash of water) in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onions are translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes to release their sweetness.
  4. Add beans, herbs and spices and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
  5. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  6. Serve on toast or fresh crusty bread, and enjoy!
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