Can I make keto baked beans without turnips?

Yes. You can swap turnips with rutabaga, diced zucchini, or even chopped cauliflower. Turnips give the closest texture to beans, but other low-carb vegetables can work if that’s what you have.

How do I make keto baked beans taste sweet without sugar?

Use a low-carb sweetener like erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose. They add sweetness without the carbs. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste — start with less and add more if needed.

Can I cook keto baked beans in a slow cooker?

Yes. Roast the turnips first to get rid of their raw bite, then add them and the sauce to a slow cooker on low for 3–4 hours. This makes the flavors even richer.

Easy Keto Turnip Baked Beans - Sweet, Smoky, and Low-Carb

Keto Turnip Baked Beans Recipe

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Sweet, smoky, and tangy keto baked beans made with turnips instead of high-carb beans. Perfect for BBQs, family dinners, and meal prep.

Author: Jane Summerfield
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb

Ingredients

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For the turnips:

4 medium turnips (about 2 lbs) – peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion – finely chopped
2 garlic cloves – minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup sugar-free ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free if possible)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder (or 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard)
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
¼ cup low-carb sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
1 cup water or beef broth

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Toss cubed turnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
While turnips roast, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 8 minutes.
Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, chili powder, sweetener, and water/broth. Stir until smooth and simmer 5 minutes.
Lower oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer turnips to a baking dish. Pour sauce over and stir to coat.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until sauce thickens.
Serve hot.

Notes

Make ahead and reheat for parties or meal prep.
Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
Adjust sweetener and vinegar to taste.
Freezes well — thaw before reheating.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
Calories: 180 Sugar 4g Sodium 420mg Fat 10g Saturated Fat 4g Unsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0g Carbohydrates 10g Fiber 6g Protein 2g Cholesterol 15mg

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-turnip-baked-beans/