Curried Baked Beans
Elevate a humble pantry staple with this vibrant and flavorful Curried Baked Beans recipe! Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or easy meal prep, this dish combines tender baked beans with the bold, aromatic spices of curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. A base of sautéed onion, garlic, ginger, and ripe tomatoes creates a rich and fragrant sauce, while optional chili flakes add a customizable kick. Finished with a splash of zesty lemon juice and fresh cilantro, this satisfying recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with warm bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp side salad. Whether served as a hearty main or a versatile side, these curried baked beans are sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned baked beans
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato has softened and formed a paste-like consistency.
Sprinkle the curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground coriander, and chili flakes (if using) into the tomato mixture. Cook the spices for 1 minute, stirring frequently to release their aromas.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the canned baked beans, stirring well to combine with the spiced tomato mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, and let the curried baked beans simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Before serving, stir in the lemon juice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve hot as a main dish with bread, rice, or a side salad, or use as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3971 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2218 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
