Maple Baked Beans (Crockpot)

The natural sweetness of pure maple syrup adds to the great flavour of slow cooked beans... from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  cups navy beans or 3  cups great northern beans, cooked, drained if canned
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup, pure recommended
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste, mixed with 1 1/4 cup hot water

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add onions, and all remaining ingredients to crockpot, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.