Step 1

First, drain and rinse beans and place in a medium sized pot .

Step 2

Next, a medium mixing bowl, add the tomato paste, sugar, and spices. Pour the hot water in slowly and whisk everything together until completely smooth.

Step 3

Then, pour the tomato mixture over the beans in the pot. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and boil for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4

Finally, remove the lid and simmer on low, stirring often, for approximately 25-30 minutes until the beans are soft and the sauce is thick. Don’t forget to stir them often while they cook, scraping the bottom of the pot when you do.

Step 5

Serve these vegan baked beans hot next to your summer grilling favorites! Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy!