How to Make Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're a vegetarian, trying to incorporate more meatless meals into your diet, or just looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish, these Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans are sure to be a hit. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and cooked low and slow in your crockpot, these baked beans are a comforting and delicious addition to any meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is how simple and easy it is to make. All you need are a few pantry staples, a crockpot...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • ½ cup dry mustard
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup hot water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine beans in a large bowl with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Soak overnight.
  • Drain beans the next day and place in a pot with 1 quart fresh water and kombu. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Drain beans.
  • Place onion in a food processor and puree. Spread puree into the bottom of a slow cooker insert. Add drained beans and enough fresh water to cover.
  • Mix vinegar, dry mustard, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl and stir this mixture into the slow cooker. Cover top with aluminum foil and slow cooker lid.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours. During cooking, check every 1 to 2 hours to ensure beans are covered with water; add hot water as needed. At 4 hours, transfer 1 cup beans to a bowl and mash. Return mashed beans to the slow cooker. Continue to cook another 6 hours.
  • Stir in liquid smoke before serving.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 898mg