2 1/2 cups 17 Bean and Barley Mix (from Trader Joe’s – or use any variety of beans/barley/legumes you’d like!)
*soak bean mix overnight in a large mixing bowl filled with salted water

Baking Mixture:
1-2 cups spicy/sweet BBQ Sauce (or use recipe here)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 cup vegetable broth (as needed to moisten during the baking process)
salt and pepper to taste
sweeten to taste with maple syrup as desired (you won’t need if using an extra sweet BBQ sauce)