Healthy Baked Beans

By damiles1

Light low sodium

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups Vidalia onions, finely chopped
• “Real Salt” or Himalayan salt, to taste
• 2 small cans (8 ounces each) organic tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon organic Worcestershire sauce (such as Annies)
• 4 tablespoons liquid smoke (such as Colgin brand “Hickory Flavor”)
• 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high; add the onions and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onions caramelize. Season onions with salt to taste. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Transfer beans to a casserole dish.

3. Bake beans for 50 minutes, or until thick.