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Quick Fire BBQ Beans

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Quick Fire BBQ Beans

Quick Fire BBQ Beans

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans red kidney beans (strained)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (Chad's Wicked Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe recommended)
  • Pinch of anise or fennel seed
  • Pinch of dried oregano
  • Pinch of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 onion (diced)
  • 1-2 sections of jalapeno (diced, with seeds)
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon spice blend (recipe not specified, but includes ingredients below)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (additional)
  • Good pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Shot of beer (optional, for deglazing)
  • Green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base:

    • Add the strained red kidney beans to a bowl.
    • Place a pot over medium-high heat. Use a non-stick pan if possible to avoid oil.

  2. Sauté Aromatics:

    • Add the diced onion and jalapeno to the heated pot.
    • Add the sliced garlic.
    • Sauté the mixture for about 3 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
    • If the mixture starts to stick, add a splash of water or beer to deglaze the pan.

  3. Add Seasoning:

    • Add about 1 tablespoon of a spice blend (including anise/fennel seed, oregano, paprika, black pepper, salt).
    • Add another 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
    • Add a good-sized pinch of black pepper, about a teaspoon.
    • Add a pinch of salt.

  4. Simmer the Beans:

    • Add 1 cup of BBQ sauce to the pot.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
    • Simmer for 10-20 minutes to heat through and let flavors meld.

  5. Finish and Serve:

    • Transfer the BBQ beans to a bowl.
    • Garnish with chopped green onion.
    • Serve as a side dish or jacket potato filler.

Video Description

These Bangin’ vegan BBQ Beans make for a delicious side for grilling season (check out our BBQ veg ideas here: https://youtu.be/jIltNZz_CzQ), jacket potato filler, or any time you need a dose of comfort food. We’re using Chad’s quick and easy BBQ sauce recipe (see link below) as the spicy, smokey base. You won’t want to buy baked beans out of a can ever again! (P.S aside from the BBQ sauce, this is oil-free!)

Chad's Wicked Spicy BBQ Sauce ▶︎ https://youtu.be/pDCKvT1_qmw