Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot
Description
These Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a classic side dish. This recipe combines pinto beans, onions, garlic, and spices to create a flavorful and hearty dish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any barbecue, potluck, or dinner. It’s also great for meal prepping for a week’s worth of meals. It’s a great way to get your daily intake of fiber, protein, and other essential vitamins and minerals. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Prep Time
This Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot is a quick and easy dish to prepare. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare all of the ingredients. This includes chopping the onions and garlic and measuring out the other ingredients. Once all the ingredients are prepared, all you have to do is dump them in the crock pot and let it do the rest of the work.
Cook Time
The Cook Time for this Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot is about 8 hours. This will vary slightly depending on your crock pot and the size of your beans. You’ll know when it’s done when the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful. For a more intense flavor, you can increase the cooking time.
Ingredients
For this Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot you will need the following ingredients: 1 pound of dried pinto beans, 1 large onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. You will also need a 6-quart slow cooker.
Instructions
Start by rinsing the beans in a colander and picking out any debris. Add the beans to a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour or until the beans are soft and tender. Drain the beans and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are softened and lightly browned. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked beans to the slow cooker and stir in the onion and garlic mixture. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and enough water to cover the beans. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful.
Equipment
To make this Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot, you will need a large pot, a colander, a medium skillet, and a 6-quart slow cooker.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd. Also, if you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce the amount of liquid added to the slow cooker. If you want a spicier dish, you can add more cayenne pepper.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot contains approximately 190 calories per serving, 4 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, and 8 grams of protein.
Recipe Tips
For a shortcut, you can use canned pinto beans. Just make sure to thoroughly rinse and drain the beans before adding them to the recipe. You can also add other vegetables to the recipe for an extra boost of nutrition. Some great options include diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
This Healthy Baked Beans Recipe Crock Pot is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It’s a delicious and nutritious side dish that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Enjoy!
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