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Veggie-Loaded Baked Beans | Add Some Veg - with less than half an hour of your time (and only 5 mins of that is prep), you can make a big batch of veggie-loaded baked beans that are sugar free, packed with 5 types of veg, gluten free, additive-free, and delicious! Perfect for pulling out of the fridge or freezer for quick easy breakfasts or lunches. #sugarfree #addsomeveg #veggieloaded #glutenfree
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Veggie-Loaded Baked Beans
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These veggie-loaded baked beans are quick to make and perfect to batch-bake for breakfasts and lunches. They freeze well and taste delicious, as well as being gluten free, sugar free, and vegetarian (with a vegan option).

Servings: 8 serves
Ingredients
  • 2 courgettes (zucchini), finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes or passata
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, optional (contains sugar and is not vegetarian/vegan but adds great flavour!)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, optional
  • couple of drops of liquid stevia to taste, optional
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 x 400g (14 oz) tins (or 3 cups cooked) drained and rinsed white beans (haricot beans are traditional, but cannellini work well here, too, and butter beans make a fun "giant" version)
Instructions
  1. Heat a decent glug of olive oil or butter in a large frying pan and gently fry the courgettes, carrots and onion over medium heat until softened (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients except the beans and bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until thick and everything is cooked through, adding the beans for the last 3-4 minutes. Taste and add more seasoning and flavours if you feel it needs it.
  3. To freeze, allow to cool completely, then freeze in portions in airtight freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Thaw overnight in the fridge then heat through, or defrost in the microwave from frozen until piping hot and serve straightaway.