This is a very flavorful vegetarian baked beans recipe that is always a hit. You can add meat if you want, but we find it isn't necessary. The smoky, spicy flavor is perfect, and it is a snap to prepare!
Ingredients
- drizzle olive oil: 1 piece
- green bell peppers: 0.5 cup (chopped)
- green onions: 0.5 cup (chopped)
- vegetarian baked beans in tomato sauce (such as Bush's® Best Vegetarian Baked Beans), undrained: 2 cans (16 ounce cans)
- kidney beans: 2 cans (15 ounce cans, drained)
- ketchup: 0.5 cup
- red wine vinegar: 2 Tbsp
- brown sugar: 2 Tbsp
- chili powder: 2 Tbsp
- garlic powder: 1 tsp
- liquid smoke flavoring: 0.5 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green bell peppers and green onions; cook and stir until slightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in vegetarian baked beans, kidney beans, ketchup, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke flavoring.
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Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, until completely heated, about 15 minutes.
