Saucy, sweet, and savory, this Vegan Baked Beans recipe is so simple to make, and packed with flavor. It's the perfect BBQ side dish, and you can make it on the stovetop, so you won't need to heat up the kitchen!
Why This Vegan Baked Beans Recipe is So Good
- They technically aren't baked in the oven, so this baked bean recipe is extra perfect for hot summer days! Instead of baking, they're cooked on the stove.
- Tons of flavor goes into this recipe! Tomatoes, onions, lots of garlic, brown sugar, and spices make these beans extra tasty, without any bacon or meat needed.
- Vegan Baked Beans are a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to BBQs and potlucks. Double the recipe if you have a lot of friends to feed!
Tips and Tricks for Making Delicious Vegan Baked Beans
- I like to make this recipe with cannellini beans, but you can use any kind of beans you like! Chili beans, kidney beans, butter beans or even black beans will work.
- Use two different kinds of beans if that's what you have on hand. This is a great recipe for using up pantry staples.
- Transfer the beans to a casserole dish after they've simmered for the full "baked beans" experience. They'll also travel better that way.
What to Serve with Vegan Baked Beans
Enjoy these sweet and savory beans with all of your favorite BBQ dishes!
Slather the perfect Vegan BBQ sauce over grilled veggies, grilled tofu, or Beyond Burgers.
Other BBQ-friendly side dishes to try include our Amish Potato Salad and Vegan Macaroni Salad.
Why not re-create the traditional British meal "Bangers & Mash" with these vegan baked beans? Use your favorite plant-based or veggie sausages and a serving of our Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes for a delish dinner idea!
These beans are not just good as a side dish! Serve up any leftover beans with some air fryer toast for a delicious midnight snack or quick lunch the day after!
More Recipes
We have so many amazing Easy Vegan Recipes for you to try! Here are some of our favorites:
- Vegan Corn Chowder
- Vegan Air Fryer Bacon
- Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
- Vegan Grits
- Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Vegan Orange Chicken
- Roasted Corn Pico (Vegan)
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Vegan Baked Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder mix
- 42 ounces (3 cans) cannellini beans
- 14 ounces (1 can) chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Fry the onion on a medium setting until softened (about 5 minutes), then add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika and chili powder. Mix well and cook for another few minutes.
- Add the cannellini beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock and some salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, bring to a boil then leave to simmer for 25 minutes.
Notes
- I like to make this recipe with cannellini beans, but you can use any kind of beans you like! Chili beans, kidney beans, butter beans or even black beans will work.
- Use two different kinds of beans if that's what you have on hand. This is a great recipe for using up pantry staples.
- Transfer the beans to a casserole dish after they've simmered for the full "baked beans" experience. They'll also travel better that way.
