Triple Bean Bake

Loaded with rich, smoky flavors and hearty textures, this Triple Bean Bake is the ultimate comfort dish that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Featuring a trio of beans—kidney, black, and cannellini—combined with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a homemade tangy-sweet sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this baked delight strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just over an hour, it's a versatile dish that can serve as a main course or a robust side, ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or BBQ gatherings. Baked to bubbling perfection, this dish is packed with both protein and flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 15 oz canned black beans
• 15 oz canned cannellini beans
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Open and drain the kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 4

In the same skillet, using the bacon grease, sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion, and garlic. Mix well.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the bean and bacon mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 9

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling and heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm and flavorful Triple Bean Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1571.2 grams (1571.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2197

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 13.60g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 7343mg	319%
Total Carbohydrate 323.20g	118%
Dietary Fiber 90.70g	324%
Total Sugars 59.30g
Protein 126.60g	253%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 611mg	47%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 5607mg	119%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 58.2%