4-Bean Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, chili powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. In the prepared baking dish, combine the black beans, pinto beans, red kidney beans, and white beans. Pour the tomato mixture over the beans and stir to combine.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Interesting Facts

• Beans are a great source of protein and fiber and are low in fat and calories.
• Beans can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
• Baked beans are a popular dish in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.