South Seas Baked Beans
Infuse your dinner table with tropical flair using this irresistibly unique recipe for South Seas Baked Beans! This vibrant twist on classic baked beans combines hearty navy beans and sweet pineapple chunks baked in a luscious, velvety coconut milk sauce. Enhanced with bold flavors like fresh lime juice, grated ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of warm spices, this dish is both savory and sweet. Light brown sugar and allspice lend a gently caramelized finish, while the subtle heat of garlic and black pepper balances the creamy richness. Perfect as a standalone dish or served over fluffy steamed rice, these baked beans are ideal for island-inspired gatherings or elevating a casual dinner. Ready in just over an hour, this six-serving tropical delight will turn any meal into a mini vacation for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned navy beans
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, ketchup, light brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smoothly blended.
Gently fold in the drained canned navy beans and pineapple chunks, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and develops a slightly caramelized surface.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the South Seas Baked Beans as a side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5863 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.9 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.2 g | 208% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.6 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4576 mg | 97% | |
*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.
