Baked Beans Vegetarian Style Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Beans Vegetarian Style

• Navy Beans
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 3 cups water (for cooking beans)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dry Mustard
• 2 tablespoons butter

How to Make Baked Beans Vegetarian Style

1. Rinse 1 cup of small red beans.
2. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
4. Return to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, or until tender.
5. Drain the beans, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
6. If using, finely chop 1 medium onion.
7. In a bowl, combine the reserved bean liquid, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
8. Transfer the cooked beans to a slow cooker (crockpot).
9. Add the chopped onion (if using) to the beans.
10. Pour the liquid mixture over the beans. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter.
11. Cover and cook on low for 6-12 hours, or on high for 3-6 hours. (Note: Low and slow cooking develops the best flavor).
12. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.