Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans

I usually keep a few cans of baked beans in my pantry for a quick side dish or to add into a chili.  I decided to make my own baked beans from scratch and was so happy that I did. Not only is so much more economical to make your own beans, you can also play around with the flavors.  The slow cooker is a great way to cook these beans so you don't even have to keep an eye on them.  They simply do their thing in the cooker and you get to enjoy a lovely healthy dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients:
1lb dry beans that have been soaked overnight in water (I used navy beans)
1/2 Tbs ground cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
15oz can diced tomatoes
6oz can tomato paste
2Tbs molasses
1 medium onion chopped small
1/2 Tbs garlic powder
red chili flakes to taste
1-2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs vinegar
2-3 cups water(start with 2 and add 3rd as needed)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Soak beans overnight and drain the next day.  Place soaked beans with all the other ingredients in slow cooker on high for 6-7 hour (or until your desired bean texture). Enjoy.

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