High Protein BBQ Baked Beans
Elevate your mealtime with these High Protein BBQ Baked Beans—a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender navy and kidney beans, lean ground turkey, and a smoky-sweet homemade BBQ sauce. Packed with protein and zesty spices like smoked paprika and cayenne, this baked bean recipe is perfect for those seeking a nutritious twist on a barbecue classic. Easily prepared in a single pot or Dutch oven and oven-baked to perfection, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep. Serve these savory baked beans as a wholesome main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish at your next cookout or potluck!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans
- 2 cups canned kidney beans
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, cook the lean ground turkey over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the navy beans and kidney beans, ensuring they are well combined with the turkey and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and turkey, stirring until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Cover the pot with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the beans are tender and the flavors are well developed.
Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot as a side dish or a hearty main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 6682 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.7 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 81.9 g | 292% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.6 g | ||
| Protein | 196.8 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 921 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 7074 mg | 150% | |
*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.
