Swedish Brown Beans
Experience a taste of Scandinavian comfort food with this delightful recipe for Swedish Brown Beans. Packed with hearty, nutrient-rich dried Swedish brown beans—or pinto beans as an alternative—this dish is simmered to tender perfection before being infused with a flavorful blend of brown sugar, molasses, white vinegar, and a touch of ground allspice. The result is a subtly sweet, tangy side dish with a silky, buttery finish that's perfect alongside sausages, smoked meats, or even as a vegetarian centerpiece. With simple ingredients and a slow-cooked approach, this recipe captures authentic Nordic flavors while offering an easy, wholesome addition to your dinner table. Perfectly satisfying and easy to customize, it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Swedish brown beans (or dried pinto beans)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Rinse the dried Swedish brown beans (or pinto beans) thoroughly under cool water to remove any debris.
Place the beans in a large pot or bowl and cover them with water. Allow the beans to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Transfer them to a medium-sized pot and add 4 cups of fresh water.
Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are tender. Check the pot occasionally and add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.
Once the beans are fully cooked and tender, stir in the salt, brown sugar, white vinegar, molasses, and ground allspice.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors blend and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter until it melts and combines with the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or paired with sausages or smoked meat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2463 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
