Side Dish: Stovetop "Baked" Beans

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Adapted from a recipe by Annie Bond

Better than those baked beans in a can, these are endlessly customizable and ready to eat in under half an hour.

1 Tbs. cooking oil, such as canola
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb. small white beans, cooked or 2 15 oz. cans, undrained


1 1/2 Tbs. dark molasses

2 tsp. dry mustard

1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/4 c. maple syrup

3/4 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)

1. Heat oil over medium high heat in a medium saucepan.  Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is soft and golden.

2. Add beans, including the liquid in the cans, and the remaining ingredients to the pot.  Simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes.