VEGAN BAKED BEANS FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN ENJOY DAN:

BAKED BEANS VEGAN STYLE by CHEF DAN:
Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups dry navy beans
20 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2- sweet chili sauce
1 cup molasses
1 cup maple syrup
1/2-cup white vinegar
1/4-cup Worcestershire sauce
1-cup yellow mustard

DIRECTIONS: (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 300 DEGREES)

1. Place beans and water in a stock pot, and bring to boil.
2. Reduce to medium-heat and cook for 1 hour or so, until beans are tender.
3. Drain and transfer beans to the backing pan.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat.
5. Stir in onions and sauté for about 5 minutes.
6. Add garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Mix onions and garlic into the baking pan with the beans.
8. Stir in all the other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
9. Cover and bake 3-4 hours, stirring frequently and adding more water if necessary.
10. Remove cover and spread a little brown sugar over the top and bake 30 minutes longer.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE