Home ‘Baked’ Beans – Simple Meal Plans

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Home Baked Beans

Commercial baked beans can be OK if you’re stuck but I find they tend to be quite sweet and contain added sugar which you really don’t need.

These beans aren’t really baked because it’s much quicker to cook them on the stove but you get the drift.

The smoked paprika isn’t critical but if you can get your hands on some I encourage you to try it. It adds the most wonderfully complex smokey flavours.

enough for 1 to 2
takes: 15 minutes
1 can white beans (400g/14oz), drained
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for richness

1. Empty beans into a medium saucepan and place on a medium high heat.

2. Add tomato paste, soy sauce and paprika (if using) and bring to a simmer.

3. Taste and season. Serve with a few tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for richness.

Quantities for Different Serving Sizes

This is super versatile. Feel free to increase and decrease without causing any problems.

Prepare Ahead?

Absolutely. Will keep for a week or two in the fridge.

Variations

arnivore – great with some chopped bacon or chorizo browned in the saucepan first.

Problem Solving Guide

too watery – some beans can be difficult to drain. Best to use a strainer to make sure all your liquid is discraded up front. For now you could simmer for a little while to reduce the sauce down or add a little more tomato paste.

too rich – if you’re used to commercial baked beans you may find these too tomatoey. Next time just reduce the amount of tomato paste and possibly skip the olive oil.