Hearty Five-Bean Bake
Hearty Five-Bean Bake blends smoky bacon with a mix of tender beans in a sweet-tangy sauce balanced by brown sugar, mustard, and cider vinegar. The slow-baked flavors meld into a rich, comforting side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands alone at potlucks and family dinners. Expect a satisfying, robust bite with a gentle acidic lift.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Five-Bean Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain it, crumble it, and set it aside.
- 3
Sauté the onion in the bacon fat; add the brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and vinegar. Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
- 4
In a four quart baking dish, combine the bacon, onion mixture, butter beans, lima beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and baked beans. Mix well, then bake covered for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and bake for 30 to 45 minutes more.
- Calories 326.5 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 18.45 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 49.29 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.56 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 909.81 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 10.81 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 17.6 g --
- Added Sugars 5.61 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 71.83 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 546.38 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Five Bean Bake is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 326.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Five-Bean Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Five-Bean Bake?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Five-Bean Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Five-Bean Bake healthy?
- Hearty Five-Bean Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 326.5 calories and 18.45 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 909.81 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.51 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.61 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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