Easy Italian Baked Beans
These Italian baked beans are easy to make and are the perfect side for grilling!
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Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup water
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Chop the bacon, onions, garlic cloves.
Sauté:
- Heat a heavy, oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook, until crisp, for about 8 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the beans, stir into the mixture and bring the beans to a low simmer.
- In a hurry? Skip the baking step and simmer the beans on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
Bake:
- Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the bean mixture bubbles and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4mg
