Canadiana Baked Beans

Name: Canadiana Baked Beans
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil (such as canola) (15 mL); 4 slices bacon,* sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 5 cups cooked white pea beans (1 1/4 L); 1 tsp salt (5 mL); 1 can of tomato paste (6 oz./170 mL); 1/3 cup brown sugar (75 mL); 1/4 cup maple syrup, dark corn syrup or molasses (50 mL)

Canadiana Baked Beans

Author: Ontario Bean Growers
Yield: 8 1x

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp vegetable oil (such as canola) (15 mL)
4 slices bacon,* sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
5 cups cooked white pea beans (1 1/4 L)
1 tsp salt (5 mL)
1 can of tomato paste (6 oz./170 mL)
1/3 cup brown sugar (75 mL)
1/4 cup maple syrup, dark corn syrup or molasses (50 mL)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon, onion and green pepper and cook until onions and pepper begin to soften.

Transfer mixture into a 5-6 quart (6 L) casserole or bean pot. Add beans and mix. Combine tomato paste, salt, sugar and syrup or molasses and stir into bean mixture.

Bake covered at 350° F (180°C) for about 1 hour or until heated throughout. Add water if necessary to give desired consistency. If more colour is desired, remove cover from casserole during last 15-20 minutes of baking.

*Vegetarian Alternative: Omit bacon