High Protein Smoky BBQ Beans
Get ready to elevate your mealtime with this nutrient-packed recipe for High Protein Smoky BBQ Beans! This hearty dish combines three types of protein-rich beans—black, kidney, and pinto—with a bold, smoky BBQ sauce infused with smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. Perfectly seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers mouthwatering flavors and is a fantastic option for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone seeking a wholesome and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare with just a 10-minute prep time and ideal for batch cooking, these smoky BBQ beans are delicious as a standalone entrée or a flavorful side dish. Keywords: high-protein beans, smoky BBQ recipe, vegan BBQ, healthy meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) canned pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans thoroughly in a colander. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Add the drained beans to the saucepan, stirring to combine with the onion and spice mixture.
Pour in the BBQ sauce, vegetable broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Stir well to ensure all beans are covered in the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more vegetable broth to reach the desired consistency.
Once done, remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve hot as a main dish or versatile side. Enjoy the smoky richness and high protein content of these delicious BBQ beans.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8083 mg | 351% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.4 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 149.8 g | 535% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.6 g | ||
| Protein | 144.4 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1000 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 51.1 mg | 284% | |
| Potassium | 8347 mg | 178% | |
*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.
