Best 4 Baked Cranberry Beans Recipes
Baked cranberry beans are a simple yet flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. Whether you're looking for a holiday meal, a potluck dish, or a weeknight dinner, baked cranberry beans are a delicious and versatile option. With their slightly sweet and tart flavor, these beans are a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your meal.
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CRANBERRY BAKED BEANS
I knew I'd found a winner when I got the idea to simmer beans in cranberry juice. The tartness of the juice is a nice subtle contrast to the sweet brown sugar and molasses in these baked beans. They're wonderful warm or cold. -Wendie Osipowicz, New Britain, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour to 4 hours, or until softened. , Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven. Add cranberry juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender. , Drain, reserving cranberry liquid. Place beans in a 2-1/2-qt. casserole or bean pot; add remaining ingredients and 1-1/2 cups of cranberry liquid. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until beans are tender and of desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved cranberry liquid as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
VEGETARIAN BAKED CRANBERRY BEANS
A vegetarian version of your potluck favorite made with cranberry beans. This recipe uses simple ingredients to give you a truly wholesome dish full of natural flavor. Serve with polenta for a complete meal or as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 7h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cover beans with water in a large pot and allow to soak for 6 to 8 hours. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Cover soaked beans with fresh water about 3 inches above the top of the beans and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add bay leaf and 1/2 of the bouillon cube. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are al dente, about 45 minutes.
- Drain beans and reserve the liquid. Discard bay leaf.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add drained beans and stir to combine. Add remaining 1/2 bouillon cube, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, mustard, vinegar, chipotle flakes, and paprika. Stir and simmer until sauce has cooked down and beans are soft but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Add some of the reserved bean stock if necessary to keep it from burning, but not too much to make it soupy. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 525.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
BAKED CRANBERRY BEANS
Talk about one healthy and hardy bean the "cranberry bean" is it! This recipe is fantastic and really does convert these cranberry beans into something else. They are very high in fiber and potassium but really (if possible) are best when cooked first in the pressure cooker and then slow cooked in pan or crockpot for several...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Rinse off your cranberry beans and sort through them. Soak them in water overnight, rinse & drain or pressure cook them for 45 minutes or until tender.
- 2. Gather all the additional ingredients to add to the crock pot with the beans.
- 3. Add beans and all ingredients except the onions & bacon. Cook on a medium heat for 3 1/2 hours. Add your sautéed onions and bacon after 1 1/2 hours. Stir beans occasionally.
- 4. Check beans at 3 hours to see if they are done. Cook them longer if necessary.
- 5. 8-21-13 --- Today I added grilled & chopped all beef angus hot dogs to the beans and topped it with cheddar cheese. It was my dinner tonight.
EASY CRANBERRY BAKED BEANS
-Creacle Baxter, Yuma, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, tomato sauce, beans, mustard and onion. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Lay bacon on top. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use canned or frozen cranberries. Just be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot with a lid. Just be sure the lid fits snugly to keep the beans from drying out.
- Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the beans for a smoky flavor.
- Serve the beans with a side of cornbread or mashed potatoes.
- Leftover beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Baked cranberry beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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