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gluten-free baked beans
Isla Marie

Gluten Free Baked Beans Recipe

Sweet, smoky, and savory baked beans made gluten-free with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked navy beans or 2 cans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce gluten-free certified
  • ½ cup gluten-free ketchup
  • ¼ cup molasses unsulfured
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder optional for heat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 –6 slices gluten-free bacon optional, for smoky flavor
  • 1 cup water or gluten-free broth

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking dish (if not using Dutch oven)
  • Aluminum foil (to cover during baking)

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). If using bacon, chop into small pieces and cook in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics
  4. In a Dutch oven or skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
  5. Mix Sauce
  6. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add Beans & Bacon
  8. Stir in navy beans and crispy bacon (if using). Add 1 cup water or broth to loosen sauce.
  9. Bake Slowly
  10. Cover pot with lid (or foil) and bake for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring halfway through. If beans look dry, add a splash more water.
  11. Serve
  12. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm as a side or main dish. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

No Bacon? Make it vegetarian/vegan by skipping bacon and using vegetable broth.
Beans from Scratch: For even better flavor, soak dried navy beans overnight and cook before using.
Sweeter Beans: Increase brown sugar or molasses.
Smokier Beans: Add more smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke.