Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Beans are one of the most economical sources of protein and fiber. Just one serving of this side goes a long way toward helping you reach your daily fiber goal. Ingredients:
1 pound dried navy beans |
4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 cup diced onion (1 small) |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1/3 cup light molasses |
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar |
3 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper (about 1) |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
5 cups water, divided |
1 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain beans.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or just until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; return bacon to pan. Add onion to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown, stirring often. Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stirring often. Add molasses, sugar, jalapeño, mustard, and red pepper; stir to combine. Stir in beans and 4 cups water. Increase heat to medium-high; bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours. Stir in remaining 1 cup water. Cover and bake an additional 1 hour or until beans are tender, but not falling apart, and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from oven; stir in salt.
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