Delicious homemade baked beans can't really be beat. It's such a comfort food that just works perfectly for breakfast or lunch, with the smoky creaminess of the sauce and just the perfect texture from the beans.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons macadamia or olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons coconut sugar or maple syrup
1½ tablespoons smoked paprika
½ tablespoon sweet paprika
½ tablespoon mixed dried herbs (I used Italian)
1 x 400g can navy (haricot) beans
½ tablespoon wholegrain or dijon mustard (optional)
Salt + pepper
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat the macadamia oil and cook garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Add your tin of chopped tomatoes, coconut sugar, and spices. Bring to a simmer and let cook away for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 25-30 minutes, once the tomatoes are nice and softened, gently mash them with the back of your spoon or a fork until the break down, then add your drained beans.
Simmer everything together until thick and hot, about 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, mustard (if using), taste, and serve!
Notes
TIN - try and find sugar-free tinned tomatoes, with no preservatives, and also BPA-free tins that would also be best.
Recipe by Sprinkle of Green at https://www.sprinkleofgreen.com/smoky-homemade-baked-beans