Low-Carb Baked Beans (Keto-Friendly Black Soybean Recipe)

QUICK FACTS

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Easy

Cost: Moderate

DIETARY INFO

Keto-friendly
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Net Carbs: 3g per serving
Protein: 11g per serving
Fat: 9g per serving

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

9×13 inch baking dish
Aluminum foil
Measuring cups and spoons
Alternative: Slow cooker for hands-off cooking

INGREDIENTS

2 cans (15 oz each) black soybeans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup keto ketchup (or sugar-free ketchup)
2 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

METHOD

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Drain and rinse soybeans thoroughly
Combine all ingredients in baking dish, mixing well
Cover tightly with foil
Bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through
Check sauce thickness – it should coat the back of a spoon

Glass bowl with rich brown sauce ingredients being mixed with wooden spoon, stainless steel measuring cups nearby, in softly lit kitchen

CRUCIAL TIPS

Don’t skip draining/rinsing beans – reduces soy taste
Taste-test sauce before baking – adjust seasonings
Let rest 5-10 minutes after baking to thicken

Black soybeans in a ceramic dish coated with glossy sauce under warm overhead lighting

STORAGE & SCALING

Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
Freezes well up to 3 months
Double recipe: use larger baking dish, same temp/time

Partially baked beans being stirred in a pot with steam rising and sauce bubbling, under moody kitchen lighting with aluminum foil pulled back

COMMON MISTAKES

Using regular beans (too high-carb)
Skipping the foil (sauce won’t thicken properly)
Not stirring halfway through cooking

VARIATIONS

Smoky: Add extra liquid smoke + smoked paprika
Spicy: Add chipotle powder or cayenne
BBQ Style: Double the sugar-free BBQ sauce
British Style: Serve on keto toast for breakfast

Keto baked beans in a thick glossy sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, with a serving spoon resting in the dish under golden hour light

The secret to these keto baked beans is using black soybeans instead of regular beans. They provide the same satisfying texture with just a fraction of the carbs.

I’ve tested this recipe dozens of times to get that classic baked bean flavor without the sugar spike. The monk fruit sweetener gives the perfect balance of sweetness while keeping it keto-friendly.

Remember: Real baked beans can pack 20+ grams of carbs per serving. This version has just 3 net carbs while still delivering that comfort food satisfaction you’re craving.