Basic Baked Beans
Basic Baked Beans is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 lb. small white navy beans (2 c.), 2 onions, sliced and chopped, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp. lite salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Day before serving, soak beans in cold water, covered, overnight (water should cover beans completely).
Next day, drain beans in colander; rinse under cold water.
Turn into a 6-quart kettle.
Cover with 5 cups of water.
Add onion, bay leaves, lite salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
Add more water if needed.
Remove bay leaves.
To bake, preheat oven to 350Β°.
Drain bean mixture, reserving liquid.
Turn beans into a 4-quart baking dish that has been sprayed with a nonfat cooking spray.
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and mustard; mix well.
Pour over beans; stir to combine.
Add enough of the reserved liquid to cover the beans.
Bake, uncovered, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Serves 10.
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