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

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

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!


About The Author

Rebecca Weller

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Rebecca Weller is a Holistic Health, Lifestyle and Business Coach.  Named "One of Perth’s Leading Healthpreneurs" by The Sunday Times Magazine, Rebecca has coached more than 200 women to get their sparkle back and create a life they love.  Founder of and, she provides one-on-one and group coaching programs, and is the author of "The Sparkle Experiment Eating for Energy", "Dessert SuperSmoothies" and "How to Create a Biz You Love."

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    1. You use bad language and don\’t read recipes before doing so! She says 1/2 a TEASPOON and NOT a table spoon. Are you nuts?! Read properly next time, if you don\’t understand English, don\’t try the recipe!