Boston beans, anyone? It's a fairly new recipe in our house, but they're sooo good! We've been eating them as a side, added a little cheese for a dip.
They're just so versatile and definitely think I'll be turning my nose up over my next tin of beans.
Besides, I usually find them rather boring, but they're so convenient, aren't they?
If you've never tried them before, they're slow cooked, rich, dense and flavoured throughout with pork or bacon. Obviously, you could omit the meat but I bet it would taste amazing with smoked paprika instead.
And this recipe makes a really big batch that's 8 ladles full so can imagine it would be great at a buffet or BBQ where everyone can help them selves straight from the slow cooker.
If you struggle to pick up the main ingredient, dried haricot beans, then I know Morrison's stock them.
Estimated Syn Information
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Finally, let's talk about how to count this recipe into your plan.
The black treacle really makes this recipe, along with Sweet Freedom's syrup. But you could use sweetener instead.
Recipe - Serves 8 (2 Syns Each)
- 450g dried haricot beans, soaked overnight
- 1.6-1.7 litres of water
- 4 vegetable stock cubes
- 300g smoked back bacon, then the fat removed
- 2 tablespoon black treacle *(9 syns)
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon Henderson's relish or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2 tbsp/44g Sweet Freedom Fruit Syrup *(6 syns) or 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener
- Seasoning
Method
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water, then rinse and drain before adding to the slow cooker.
- Now add everything else, give it a really good stir and place a layer of tinfoil on top before popping the lid on top.
- Now cook on high for 6-7 hours (1.7 litres if 7 hours).
- Give it a final stir and add a little bit more water if needed and serve.
- Why not let me know if you liked it by tagging me on Instagram with a picture (@TastefullyVikkie)?
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Boston Beans (Low Fat & Healthy)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 450 g dried haricot beans soaked overnight & rinsed
- 1.6 litres water
- 4 vegetable stock cubes
- 300 g smoked back bacon fat removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoon black treacle
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or Henderson's Relish
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener 1 syn
- Seasoning
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water, then rinse and drain before adding to the slow cooker.
- Now add everything else, give it a really good stir and place a layer of tinfoil on top before popping the lid on top.
- Now cook on high for 6-7 hours (1.7 litres if 7 hours).
- Give it a final stir and add a little bit more water if needed and serve.
Disclaimer
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World’s website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
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