Homemade Baked Beans Recipe (Wholesome & Healthy)

Step 1: To begin making the homemade baked beans recipe, we first have to soak the beans overnight for about 8 hours in water

Step 2: We also have to make the cooked tomato puree

Step 3: Click here to see the recipe of how to make tomato puree at home

Step 4: Once the beans are soaked well, our next step is to cook them

Step 5: I like using the pressure cooker method to cook the beans

Step 6: Place the beans in the pressure, place the weight on, cover the pan and cook it along with 2-1/2 cups of water

Step 7: After you heat 4 to 5 whistles, turn the heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes

Step 8: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to release its pressure naturally

Step 9: This would take another 10 minutes

Step 10: The beans continue to cook under the pressure even when it is turned off

Step 11: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and drain out the excess liquids

Step 12: You store this liquid and use it in the vegetable stock or risotto

Step 13: Once the beans are cooked, our next step is to spice it up to make the baked beans

Step 14: Heat oil in a sauce pan on medium heat; add in the onions and garlic and give it a light sauté until the onions are tender

Step 15: Add the tomatoes, honey and the spices and give it a stir

Step 16: Add in the cooked drained beans into the tomato gravy

Step 17: Stir fry the beans until the beans get well coated with the tomatoes

Step 18: Cover the pan, turn the heat to low and simmer the beans for about 30 minutes until you noticed the beans are well coated with the spices and tomatoes

Step 19: Check the salt and seasoning levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 20: You can optionally garnish the Homemade Baked Beans with coriander leaves and serve it along with toast, or Potato Cakes Recipe