Paleo Smoky BBQ Beans
Dive into a smoky and flavorful twist on classic barbecue with these Paleo Smoky BBQ Beans! This hearty recipe combines the savory goodness of crispy smoked bacon, tender sweet potatoes, and a perfectly spiced tomato-based sauce enriched with smoked paprika, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. With no legumes in sight, this wholesome dish is completely paleo-friendly, making it a crowd-pleaser for health-conscious eaters looking for comfort food without compromise. After simmering to tender perfection, the beans are finished with chopped bacon and fresh parsley for a satisfying, smoky finish. Serve it as a standalone meal or a delicious side dish your guests will be raving about.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup canned tomatoes, crushed
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Leave the bacon drippings in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes and water to the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard powder, black pepper, and salt.
Cover and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Chop the crispy bacon into small pieces and stir it back into the beans.
Allow the beans to rest off heat for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4726 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2119 mg | 45% | |
*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.
