Pepper Baked Beans
	
		Pepper Baked Beans are a savory, slightly sweet baked bean dish enriched with bell peppers and spices, making them a vibrant and flavorful side perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 60 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
 
							- Yield: 6 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Side Dish
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 2 cans (15 oz each) baked beans
 
- 1 tbsp olive oil
 
- 1 medium onion, diced
 
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
 
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
 
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
 
- 1/4 cup ketchup
 
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
 
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
 
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
 
- 1/4 tsp salt
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
 
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
 
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
 
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
 
- Stir in the sautéed vegetables and mix well to combine.
 
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
 
- Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes to slightly thicken.
 
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use canned vegetarian baked beans for a meat-free version.
 
- For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or hot sauce.
 
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated easily.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 cup
 
							- Calories: 280
 
							- Sugar: 16g
 
							- Sodium: 600mg
 
							- Fat: 5g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 1g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 50g
 
							- Fiber: 7g
 
							- Protein: 9g
 
							- Cholesterol: 0mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: pepper baked beans, BBQ side dish, vegetarian baked beans, bell pepper beans, sweet and savory beans