Recipe by The Veg Life

Sticky, sweet and packed with backyard barbecue energy

These baked beans are everything you want in a comfort side. They are sweet from the brown sugar, tangy from the vinegar, smoky from the vegan bacon bits and they bake low and slow until the sauce gets thick and irresistible. They make the perfect companion to any cookout plate or cozy dinner night at home.

Loaded with pantry staples and big flavor, this is the kind of dish that tastes like it simmered all day even though it comes together with very little effort. Scoop it up, garnish with parsley and enjoy that sweet barbecue magic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Big barbecue flavor from smoky vegan bacon bits, brown sugar and tangy vinegar.
• Simple pantry ingredients that come together with almost no fuss.
• Thick, sticky sauce that slowly reduces into pure comfort.
• Perfect cookout side that pairs beautifully with burgers, grilled veggies and picnic plates.

Brown Sugar Barbecue Baked Beans

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• Author: The Veg Life
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

A Spoonful of Sweet Barbecue Bliss

These sweet and smoky baked beans cook until the sauce becomes thick, bold and caramelized. Big barbecue flavor with simple ingredients makes this an easy go to side for any meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 fifteen ounce can pinto beans with liquid

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1/4 cup vegan ketchup

• 1/4 cup vegan brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• 2 teaspoons minced onion

• 1 teaspoon Bacos or vegan bacon bits, plus extra for garnish

• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• Dash pepper

• Dash garlic powder

• Parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Pour entire can of pinto beans, including liquid, into a covered baking dish.

3. In a small bowl stir water and cornstarch until dissolved. Add to beans and stir.

4. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well until combined.

5. Cover and bake for 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes as it thickens.

6. Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

7. Garnish with parsley and extra vegan bacon bits if desired.

Notes

Serve as a warm side for burgers, grilled veggies, picnic plates or any cozy comfort meal.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 90 minutes
• Category: Salads and Sides
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
• Calories: 220kcal
• Sugar: 24g
• Sodium: 480mg
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 7g
• Cholesterol: 0mg