Easy Vegetarian Baked Beans from Canned Beans

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the chopped onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onion becomes soft and a bit translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then pour in the bourbon and let it simmer gently for about 4 minutes before turning off the heat.

Step 2

In a big bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and paprika until everything is smooth. Stir in the onion and jalapeño mixture along with the beans, mixing everything gently so you don’t break up the beans too much.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a baking dish, cover it, and pop it in the oven for 35 minutes. After that, remove the cover and bake it for another 15 minutes to let it thicken up a bit. When it’s done, take it out and let it rest for about 5 minutes before digging in.