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Vegan Baked Beans on Toast

This recipe delivers hearty, flavorful baked beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or a quick lunch. Served simply over toasted bread, it's a comforting and easy-to-prepare meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
40 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
602 kcal
Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Vegan Baked Beans on Toast

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 400 gcannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 400 gchopped tomatoes, canned
  • 0.5 pcsonion, finely chopped
  • 2 clovegarlic, minced
  • 2 tbsptomato paste
  • 1 tbspmaple syrup
  • 1 tspvegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
  • 120 mlvegetable broth
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 pcsbread, for toasting

Equipment

toaster · wooden spoon · medium saucepan

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

    About 7 min

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Add the tomato paste, maple syrup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika to the saucepan.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavors.

    About 2 min

  6. 6

    Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the cannellini beans.

    About 1 min

  7. 7

    Season with salt and black pepper.

    Cook’s note: Adjust seasoning to your preference.

  8. 8

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    About 20 min

    Cook’s note: This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

  9. 9

    While the beans are simmering, toast the bread to your desired crispness.

    About 3 min

  10. 10

    Serve the hot baked beans generously over the toasted bread.

    About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score
Calories
601.8kcal
Protein
28.9g
Carbs
103.3g
Fat
10.1g
Fibre
17.3g
Sugar
19.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed, or in the microwave.