Thursday, August 24, 2017

Baked Beans


Tis the season for baked beans. This can be made as a main meal or it can be a side. They'd be great to bring to a potluck.

Ingredients:
1 tube prepared polenta, cubed (optional) 
1 onion, diced 
2-3 minced garlic cloves 
1 cup dry white beans 
1 cup dry kidney beans
1/4 cup water 
2 Tbsp ketchup 
1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap) 
2 Tbsp soy sauce 
2-4 Tbsp pure maple syrup 

Directions:
Optional if using polenta: 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking  sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Bake cubed polenta for 10 mins. No need to flip. 


To make beans:

  1. Cook beans using Instant Pot. Drain and rinse.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent. 
  3. Add beans, water ketchup, molasses, soy sauce, and maple syrup. 
  4. Bring to a boil. 
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until liquid reduces, about 20 minutes. 
  6. Once beans are done, divide equally among 4 bowls. 
  7. Optional: Top with polenta cubes or gently mix in.


Notes:

  • Serves 4 (if as entree)
  • You can sub  1 can each white beans and kidney beans.
  • Pictured with a side of green beans.