These Stovetop Baked Beans are so easy to make and packed with flavor. They won’t heat up your kitchen, and they’re the perfect vegan/vegetarian side dish for all your summer needs.
I’m calling these Baked Beans, but their beauty is that you don’t have to bake them at all! They’re cooked on the stove top from start to finish and only take about 30 minutes to make! These Stovetop Baked Beans are full of so much flavor, and they’re vegan.
When it comes to summer BBQs, I am all about the side dishes. While I enjoy the main course, I usually fill my plate with many sides. I’m also one of those people who is not afraid of their food touching, and I usually mix all the sides together 🙂
Why Your Body Will Love These Vegan “Baked” Beans
- Digestive Health – Beans offer an abundance of fiber, which benefits the digestive system, helps fill us up, and keeps our bodies feeling full for longer.
- Heart Health – Beans contain a significant amount of soluble fiber, which helps decrease cholesterol absorption in the bloodstream. Lowering the “bad” cholesterol in the body can greatly reduce the chances of a stroke or heart attack.
- Blood Sugar Regulation – Beans have a low glycemic index. This means they digest slowly and don’t cause blood sugar levels to spike or rise too quickly. This makes beans a healthy choice for people with diabetes who need to control their blood sugar levels more.
Stovetop Beans Substitutions and Ingredients
- White Beans – Navy beans are most commonly used in baked bean recipes, but any white beans like Great Northern or Cannellini will work! If you don’t have either of those, you can sub pinto, kidney, or even chickpeas if you want to.
- Onions and Garlic – I cook the onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil, and they make a really nice flavor base for the recipe. If you don’t want chunks of onion in your baked beans, you can leave them out.
- Marinara Sauce – Use any kind of tomato or marinara sauce you have on hand.
- Maple Syrup – Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Or you can use white vinegar.
- Tamari – I love using Tamari because it has a nice deep flavor, but soy sauce will also work.
- Ketchup – Ketchup adds a little sweetness plus some nice tomato flavor.
- Spices – The spices really give these stovetop baked beans their flavor! This recipe calls for chili powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes! If you use soy sauce instead of tamari, ensure it is gluten-free.
- Can I make these stovetop baked beans ahead of time? Store them in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and reheat them on the stove or in the microwave. They can even be enjoyed cold or room temperature!
- Is this recipe vegan? Yes! This recipe contains no meat or animal products.
- Can these baked beans be frozen? I suggest freezing them in a plastic ziplock bag and ensuring all the air is out.
Have another question? Ask me in the comments below, and I will reply ASAP!
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Vegan Stove-Top Baked Beans
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These Vegan stovetop baked beans are so easy to make and full of flavor! They’re the perfect side dish for all your summer needs.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons tamari
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and onions. Saute onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Next add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add all the remaining baked bean ingredients, except for the beans, and stir until everything is combined. Cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans to the sauce, stir, and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until beans are heated through.
- Baked beans can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side, Gluten Free, Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Hi, just wondering if I could use canned crushed tomatoes instead of marinara? Less sodium and sugar. Does it need the Italian spices?
Thank you. love all your recipes.
That should work!
wow..you are really saying that `1 spoonful is 61 caloriea? No one eats that little.
I’m not talking about a small spoon that you eat with, I’m talking about a large serving spoon size. I just had to put something for the serving size 🙂
I am really excited to try these tonight! Do you have nutrition facts available for this and your other recipes?
Hi Kristin, unfortunately I don’t have them but am working hard to get the for more recipes 🙂
Yum yum yum! I’ve just made this recipe and it’s delicious!
Thank you for sharing.
Yah! So glad you enjoyed it! They’re one of my favorites 🙂
I agree, sometimes it’s easier to pop open that can, but homemade is definitely a million times better! These look SO good, Izzy! I wish I could reach through my screen and devour this for breakfast. Love that it’s made on the stove top, too!
Thank you, Gayle! I definitely get lazy sometimes and go for the can, but whenever I make homemade I wonder why I don’t do it all the time, haha 🙂
I love baked beans too (seems like they’re universally loved here! ;-). But I never make them either. That’s got to change this summer. Izzy, what are some of your other favorite sides that you like serve and eat with baked beans?
Haha, yes they are! Funny you should ask about my other favorite sides, I have two more that I’m posting this week, haha! Potato salad and coleslaw are must haves!
These “baked” beans look DELISH Isadora – definitely the perfect summer side dish 🙂
Thank you, Rachel! 🙂
BLESS YOU for the recipe for vegetarian baked beans! I looooove baked beans (and I’ve had them rarely, because they’re usually made with bacon 🙁 ) and I can’t wait to try this out 🙂
Haha, you are welcome! These ones are seriously so much better than those ones loaded with bacon! Thanks, Medha 🙂
Summer definitely is the season for side dishes.. well summer and the holidays. 😉 I LOVE these baked beans… err stove top beans! So genius to cook these on the stove top! I could skip the main and just eat these magically delicious babies. lol. Cheers!
I could live off of side dishes, haha! That is one reason why I love summer so much! Thanks so much, Cheyanne! 🙂