These vegan baked beans taste like home. They’re great for a chilly night in or to share at your next BBQ. The portobello mushroom bacon is the perfect topper, offering a combination of chew and crunch to satiate any bacon cravings!
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Portobello Bacon
2 portobello mushrooms
⅓ cup canola oil (80 mL)
¼ cup liquid aminos (60 mL)
⅓ cup maple syrup (110 g)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Baked Beans
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
¾ cup water (180 mL), plus more as needed
¼ cup tomato paste (55 g)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more taste
¼ cup brown sugar (55 g)
1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
30 oz great northern beans (850 g), drained and rinsed
Nutrition Info
Calories 648
Fat 73g
Carbs 94g
Fiber 15g
Sugar 37g
Protein 22g
How to Make It
1. Step
Make the portobello bacon: Slice the portobello mushrooms into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices.
2. Step
In a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish, whisk together the canola oil, liquid aminos, maple syrup, brown sugar, and paprika.
3. Step
Lay the mushroom slices in the dish, and let marinate for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Step
Make the portobello bacon: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
5. Step
Transfer the mushroom slices to the wire rack, spacing evenly so they aren’t touching.
6. Step
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the mushrooms are slightly leathery and have lost most of their moisture and the edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool completely; the mushrooms will continue to crisp as they cool. Once cool, roughly chop the mushrooms into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) pieces.
7. Step
Meanwhile, make the baked beans: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, until translucent and starting to caramelize. Add the garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes, until translucent and softened. Add the paprika and mustard and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
8. Step
Stir in the water, tomato paste, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, and then add the brown sugar, vegan Worcestershire, molasses, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar and stir to combine. Add the beans. Increase the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently so the sauce doesn’t burn. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a low simmer, and add more water, a few tablespoons at a time, if the mixture starts to look dry. Season with more salt to taste, then remove the pan from the heat.
9. Step
Serve the beans immediately, garnished with the portobello bacon, or let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store the portobello bacon in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.