Smoky Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika (see note)
- 2 cans navy beans, drained and rinses (see notes)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup black strap molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon or yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Preparation
Add olive oil and onion to a large sauce pan, and sauté until onions soften
Next add the garlic and smoked paprika, stir and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes
Into the sauce pan, pour in drained beans, stir to combine
Then add the ketchup, black strap molasses, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard and pepper, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the mixture has reduced and a thick sauce is achieved
You want the beans to have a thick smoky sauce, but not too soupy
Divide your smoky baked beans into six servings
Serve warm
