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Baked Bean Recipe

Two types of beans, jalapeno pepper and a little liquid smoke help these beans steal the show at potlucks and other get-togethers. "Whether served with a summer barbecue or winter ham dinner, this recipe makes an ideal side dish," promises Erin Anderson of Far Hills, New Jersey.

This recipe is:

Healthy

Diabetic Friendly

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Baked Bean Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 9 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the water, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired. Stir in the beans and onion mixture.
Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until beans are bubbly and as thick as desired. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup equals 191 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 422 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Molasses Baked Beans in Light & Tasty October 2005, p63