Do you like those cheeky beans included in the almighty English breakfast? Then we think you’ll love this Baked Bean Toast recipe.
The secret to these delicious beans is the Worcestershire sauce. You may not know it, but classic Worcestershire sauce isn’t vegan because it contains anchovies. If you’re not vegan or not allergic to fish, that’s fine. In the following we will show you how to prepare an allergy-friendly and vegan breakfast recipe “Beans on Toast”.
So the question is, how can we make a Worcestershire sauce that tastes similar and is also vegan? We think the dominant flavors in this classic sauce come from the anchovies, sugar and vinegar. We’re going to need plant-based alternatives that taste sour, hot, and sweet. We believe soy sauce can meet the first two requirements and maple syrup the latter requirement.
And so we’ve put together a delicious yet simple tomato sauce, maple syrup, and soy sauce concoction—a 100% plant-based sauce that’s cheap and easy to make.
With the sauce assorted, the rest of the recipe is a breeze. Just cook the beans with it and layer it over a slice of toasted bread and fresh baby spinach leaves. Opt for some sourdough bread if you can, it makes all the difference. Do you already have sourdough yeast in your kitchen? Try this recipe with this Pumpkin Sourdough Bread!
frequently asked Questions
Are baked beans vegan?
The classic British baked beans recipe is not vegan. Although it’s made with beans and tomatoes, it also includes Worcestershire sauce with anchovies.
Also, some recipes or store-bought canned baked beans also have chicken broth or pork in the ingredient list and are therefore not suitable for those on a plant-based diet.
How do you make baked beans healthy?
Store-bought baked beans contain processed syrups, thickeners, lots of salt, and other additives to increase palatability.
Additionally, some recipes include ketchup, white sugar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. That means lots of sugar, salt and highly refined ingredients.
Preparing homemade baked beans from scratch means you have complete control over the quantity and quality of the ingredients used.
In our recipe, we used just five simple ingredients: beans, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, and low-salt soy sauce.
Maple contains 30 to 40% less sugar than white sugar and is also less processed.
Soy sauce is made from a paste of fermented soybeans. Gluten-free and low-salt soy sauce alternatives are easy to find at your local grocery store to keep the salt levels in check.
Therefore, it’s safe to say that our easy baked beans recipe is definitely a healthier alternative to most store-bought beans.
What are the best beans for baked beans?
White beans are a staple in this classic British dish. You can use cannellini, great northern, navy, haricot, or butter beans.
We used pinto beans for a twist on the traditional recipe, but you can use red or black beans as well.