Homemade Healthy Baked Beans

So as I've mentioned *many* times before my son is a terrible, picky eater.  BUT he loves baked beans.  After reading recently how horrible they are for you (hello sugar!  hello - reason why he loves them!) I became determined to find a healthy version that I could make.  No, it's not as fast and convenient as popping open a can of Busch's baked beans and microwaving them for 2 minutes, but you'll do about anything to make sure your kids have a chance to be healthy and safe! 

So this recipe came from someone online a while ago, and says it's adapted from the Country Heat nutrition plan.  Unfortunately I didn't save the link (face smack) and googling it didn't help me.  So here it is below retyped, but note I did NOT come up with this on my own. 

Healthy Baked Beans

Ingredients:
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8oz each) tomato sauced, no sugar added  - *note: I used 1 15 oz. can instead
1T Worcestershire sauce
1tsp Dijon mustard
3T pure maple syrup
2 cans (15oz each) cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
sea salt to taste

Directions:

• preheat oven to 325F
• Heat oil in ovenproof medium saucepan (*note: I used a cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat
• Add onion, cook and stir frequently for 4-6 minutes or until onion is translucent
• Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, syrup, and beans.  Season with salt, cook stirring frequently, over medium-low heat for 5 minutes
• Place pan in the oven uncovered; bake for 45-50 minutes or until sauce is thick