Warm up with a comforting bowl of homemade baked beans using quality ingredients directly from Wasteless Pantry. This simple recipe not only tastes better than store-bought, but it’s also healthier and waste-free!

Ingredients :

• 1 small brown onion, peeled and diced
• 800g diced tomatoes, canned or fresh

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• 150g dried beans (haricot, borlotti, or cannellini)
• 1 tbsp. oil of your choice
• Spices:
  • 1 tsp. dried cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. tamari
• ½ tsp. sugar
• Salt & cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beans: Soak the dried beans overnight, then drain and rinse. Add beans to boiling water and simmer for 1 to 3 hours, depending on the type.
2. Cook the Onions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring, until onions are translucent.
3. Simmer the Tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes to the onions and let them simmer for a few minutes.
4. Add the Flavors: Incorporate the beans into the pan along with cumin, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and tamari. Continue to simmer everything together for about 10 minutes.
5. Season: Add sugar, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Serve your delicious homemade baked beans as a hearty side dish or a main meal. They are perfect with toasted bread, as part of a breakfast spread, or to complement any meal where you desire a rich, flavorful addition.

Why Choose Wasteless Pantry?

By purchasing unpackaged beans and spices, you reduce waste and ensure that you use only the freshest ingredients. Bring your containers, refill, and enjoy the taste of sustainability!

🌍🥣 Embrace eco-friendly cooking with us at Wasteless Pantry and share your baked beans creation by tagging us in your photos on social media – via our Facebook or Instagram pages!