Root Beer Baked Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Root Beer Baked Beans
45 min.
8
393kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique side dish to elevate your next meal? Look no further than these mouthwatering Root Beer Baked Beans! This delightful take on a classic favorite combines savory and sweet flavors to create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. With the rich essence of artisanal root beer, the smoky goodness of applewood-smoked bacon, and a blend of spices that tantalize the taste buds, this recipe brings a comforting warmth to the table.

Not only is this dish satisfying and flavorful, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible for those with dietary restrictions. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners, these baked beans draw everyone in with their inviting aroma and hearty texture. From the first spoonful, you'll be captivated by the blend of perfectly cooked cannellini beans enveloped in a deliciously thick sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that harmonize beautifully.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this irresistible dish without any fuss. So gather your ingredients and get ready to serve a side dish that will leave your friends and family clamoring for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • slices bacon 
  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 60 ounce cannellini white rinsed drained canned ( kidney beans)
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses light ()
  • 3.5 cups onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups root beer (preferably artisanal)
  • tablespoons tomato paste 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon in largeovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp,stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon,transfer bacon to paper towels.
  2. Add onionsto drippings in pot; cook until beginningto brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
  4. Add beans, rootbeer, vinegar, molasses, tomato paste,mustard, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and1 teaspoon pepper; mix. Stir in bacon; bringto boil.
  5. Transfer to oven; bake uncovereduntil liquid thickens, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories393kcal
Protein20.85%
Fat12.74%
Carbs66.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33
Glycemic Load
9.19
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.980869882781%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.51mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
14.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:393.34kcal
19.67%
Fat:5.72g
8.8%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.47%
Carbohydrates:67.05g
22.35%
Net Carbohydrates:51.72g
18.81%
Sugar:14.54g
16.16%
Cholesterol:7.26mg
2.42%
Sodium:456.42mg
19.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.05g
42.1%
Folate:290.62µg
72.66%
Fiber:15.33g
61.33%
Manganese:1.22mg
60.98%
Phosphorus:342.37mg
34.24%
Potassium:1159.03mg
33.12%
Iron:5.58mg
31.02%
Magnesium:121.16mg
30.29%
Copper:0.56mg
27.91%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
27.87%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.39%
Vitamin K:19.47µg
18.54%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.72%
Calcium:116.73mg
11.67%
Selenium:7.97µg
11.38%
Vitamin C:8.86mg
10.74%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.09%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.69%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
7.03%
Vitamin A:181.76IU
3.64%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.04%
Source:Epicurious