Vegetarian Baked Beans with Canned Beans

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cans (16 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
• 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 5g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and savory
• Ideal for casual gatherings
• Customizable with different vegetables
• Packed with protein and fiber

User Comments:

• "These baked beans are so delicious and filling. I love the sweet and smoky flavors."
• "I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them."
• "I added some chopped bacon for an extra kick, and it was perfect."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a non-stick baking dish to prevent the beans from sticking.
• If you don't have brown sugar, you can use 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
• To add a touch of heat, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.