Spiced up Boring Old Baked Beans

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2

Spiced up Boring Old Baked Beans with Onion and Garlic

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

187

Sugar

Fat

Baked beans are a classic BBQ and picnic side dish but can become boring after a while. This recipe adds some extra flavor to plain baked beans by spicing them up with onion, garlic, chili powder, curry powder, and cumin. The onion and garlic give the recipe a savory flavor, while the spices add a bit of heat and depth. You can use steak sauce or sweet chili sauce to sweeten the dish slightly. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it's perfect for a summer gathering. Plus, it doesn't take up any of your grill space!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2.	In a skillet, cook the onions and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes until they are translucent.
3.	Add the chili powder, curry powder, and cumin to the skillet, and cook the spices for an additional minute.
4.	Pour the baked beans into the greased baking dish.
5.	Stir the onion and spice mixture into the baked beans.
6.	Add the steak or sweet chili sauce to the top of the baked beans and mix it in.
7.	Bake the beans in the oven for 20 minutes.
8.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe adds some extra flavor to classic baked beans.

The spiced-up version is quick and easy to make, and it’s a great side dish for a BBQ or picnic.

CONS

The added sauces can make the dish high in sugar and excess calories.

Beans also can cause digestive issues for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baked beans are a good source of protein and fiber, which can help keep you full and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Some of the spices used in this recipe, such as cumin, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

	1 can baked beans
	1/2 onion , sliced
	1 teaspoon garlic , crushed
	1/8 teaspoon chili powder
	1/2 teaspoon curry powder
	1/4 teaspoon cumin
	2 tablespoons steak sauce or 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce