Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu deliver a rich, deep flavor thanks to kelp’s subtle umami layered into a molasses-ketchup glaze. The beans are tender and saucy with gentle smoke and a hint of tang, perfect for piling beside grilled mains or spooning over cornbread at casual gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large bowl and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Soak overnight.
- 2
The next day, drain the beans and put them in a pot with 1 quart fresh water and the kombu. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain the beans.
- 3
Puree the onion in a food processor. Spread the puree over the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Add the drained beans and enough fresh water to cover.
- 4
In a bowl, mix the vinegar, dry mustard, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and black pepper, then stir this mixture into the slow cooker. Cover the top with aluminum foil and the slow cooker lid.
- 5
Cook on Low for 4 hours. During cooking, check every 1 to 2 hours to make sure the beans stay covered with water; add hot water as needed. At 4 hours, transfer 1 cup beans to a bowl and mash them. Return the mashed beans to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for another 6 hours.
- 6
Stir in the liquid smoke before serving.
- Calories 163.24 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.36 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 30.96 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.08 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.85 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 351.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 7.57 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 17.9 g --
- Added Sugars 8.22 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 52.51 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 417.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.26 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 10 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dashi, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 163.24 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dashi, Dry Mustard, Ketchup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu?
- About 10 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu healthy?
- Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans with Kombu has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 163.24 calories and 6.36 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 351.92 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish 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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