Three-Bean Baked Beans

Ingredients

• canola oil, for cooking
• 6 pieces bacon or a piece of salt pork, chopped (optional)
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed, chopped
• 1-19 oz (540 mL) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-19 oz (540 mL) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-19 oz (540 mL) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce or puree
• ¼ cup (60 mL) brown sugar
• ¼ cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce (optional)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole grain mustard
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp (10 mL) worcestershire sauce
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste