Sweet 'n Smoky Baked Beans

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 lb firm tofu, cubed
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/3 cup vegan brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees. prepare an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 in a saucepan, heat olive oil, then add garlic. cook until slightly browned.
• 3 add onions and peppers. saute until onions become translucent.
• 4 add pinto beans, tofu cubes, liquid smoke and soy sauce. mix with onion and peppers.
• 5 stir in sugar and spices. cover saucepan with lid and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
• 6 pour cooked mixture into baking dish. bake in over for 25-30 minutes.