Vegetarian Baked Cranberry Beans

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dried cranberry beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 1 hour

Cooking Time:

• 2-3 hours

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the drained cranberry beans, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, molasses, cranberry sauce, maple syrup, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the liquid mixture over the bean mixture and stir to combine.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender.
7. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the жидкость has thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and sweet
• Creamy and comforting
• Perfect for a cold winter night
• Easy to make and customizable

User Comments:

• "These beans are delicious! The cranberry sauce and molasses give them a unique and flavorful twist."
• "My family loves these baked beans. They always ask for seconds."
• "I'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these are the exception. They're so creamy and flavorful."
• "These beans are perfect for a potluck or party. They're easy to make and always a hit."
• "I made these beans for Thanksgiving and they were a huge success. I will definitely be making them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to soak the dried cranberry beans overnight before cooking to reduce their cooking time.
• If you don't have molasses, you can substitute honey or brown sugar.
• You can add other vegetables to the beans, such as green bell peppers or corn.
• If the beans become too dry while baking, add a little more vegetable broth.