Low Fat Baked Beans with Bacon
Savor the hearty, smoky flavor of "Low Fat Baked Beans with Bacon," a lighter twist on a classic comfort food. This wholesome recipe combines tender navy beans with the rich flavors of turkey bacon, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from dark brown sugar. Enhanced with a savory blend of barbeque sauce, tomato sauce, and warming spices like smoked paprika and mustard powder, these baked beans are slow-cooked to perfection for a thick, flavorful sauce. Ideal as a side dish or a satisfying main, this recipe is low in fat but packed with taste, making it a healthier choice for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Plus, it’s a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time before the oven does the work! If you're searching for a guilt-free way to enjoy baked beans, this recipe is sure to hit the spot. Keywords: low-fat baked beans recipe, healthy side dish, turkey bacon baked beans, smoky baked beans, low-calorie comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned navy beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup barbeque sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set aside.
Dice the onion and the garlic cloves finely.
In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Chop the turkey bacon into small pieces and add to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly crispy.
Add the diced onion to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Gently fold in the drained navy beans into the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid.
Place the covered pot in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes.
Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of baking to help thicken the sauce.
Carefully remove the pot from the oven and let the baked beans cool for a few minutes before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then enjoy your low-fat baked beans with bacon as a delicious side or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4527 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.1 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.5 g | 238% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 5063 mg | 108% | |
*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.
