Description
A stress-free, halal-friendly slow cooker baked beans recipe using garbanzo beans and a smoky-sweet flavor profile. This American classic requires minimal effort and transforms pantry staples into a rich vegetarian stew, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups garbanzo beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp light molasses
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Dice onions and mince garlic
Combine garbanzo beans, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, vegetable broth, garlic, and onion in a crock pot
Mix thoroughly and stir ingredients
Set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Check and adjust seasoning before serving
Optional: Add balsamic vinegar during cooking for enhanced tang
Notes
Use dark or blackstrap molasses for intensified flavor
Pulse on high first for faster tenderization
Draining canned beans reduces sodium and helps spices absorb
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Reheats well on low heat
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg