Low Sodium Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried navy beans (or 4 cups cooked/canned low sodium beans, rinsed thoroughly)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (optional, for added sweetness and texture)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild heat)
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp unsweetened apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 cup water (adjust as needed)