Smoky Molasses-Maple Baked Beans

Name: Smoky Molasses-Maple Baked Beans
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown mustard; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup light molasses (not blackstrap); ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; ¼ cup water, plus more as needed; 5 to 6 cups cooked navy beans or 4 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 5 to 6 cups cooked navy beans or 4 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium-size yellow onion, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
6 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

These baked beans have a rich depth of flavor thanks to two kinds of natural sweeteners, chipotle chiles, and long slow cooking.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
1 medium-size yellow onion, minced
5 to 6 cups

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, omit the oil and sauté the onion in a few tablespoons of water or combine the onion in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes.
Transfer the onions to the slow cooker. Add the b