Low Carb Classic Baked Beans
Satisfy your comfort food cravings without compromising your lifestyle with this delicious Low Carb Classic Baked Beans recipe! Packed with the rich, smoky flavors you love, this healthier twist on a timeless dish is made with tender cannellini beans simmered in a tangy, spiced tomato sauce. Featuring a medley of seasonings like smoked paprika, mustard powder, and a touch of low-carb brown sugar substitute, this recipe delivers all the depth of traditional baked beans with a fraction of the carbs. Perfect as a hearty side dish or even a standalone meal, these baked beans are easy to prepare in a single oven-safe skillet, taking just 15 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake into perfection. Whether you're hosting a cookout or craving a satisfying weeknight dinner, this low-carb rendition is a must-try addition to your recipe collection! Keywords: low carb baked beans, healthy baked beans, low-carb side dish, low-carb comfort food, healthy bean recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15-ounce cans canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low-carb brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the skillet.
Stir in the tomato paste, ensuring it is evenly distributed among the beans.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, mixing well to combine.
Add the apple cider vinegar, low-carb brown sugar substitute, smoked paprika, mustard powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined and bring it to a simmer.
Once simmering, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sauce is thickened.
Serve the baked beans hot as a side dish or a main meal option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2758 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.4 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 4479 mg | 95% | |
*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.
