Harissa Bacon Baked Beans
Description
These summer-ready baked beans are given a wholesome, spicy twist thanks to harissa, bacon, raisins, and dates.
Ingredients
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3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
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3/4 cup mild harissa paste or sauce
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1/2 cup water
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1/3 cup golden raisins
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2 dates, pitted and finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
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1 tablespoon sliced jalapeno pepper, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
3
Cook onion in reserved drippings over medium-low heat until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
4
Stir beans, harissa sauce, water, raisins, dates, cumin, and cooked bacon into the skillet. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.
5
Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until heated through and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Stir gently before serving and top with parsley and jalapeno slices. Recipe developed by Laura Kanya