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Brown Sugar Baked Beans

If you must be stingy with salt, you're sure to appreciate this flavor-rich bean dish. "These beans are well-received by folks who love hot and spicy foods and those with a more conservative palate, too," writes Debra Hogenson of Brewster, Minnesota. "It's requested for all our family reunions."
Brown Sugar Baked Beans
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 70 min. + soaking Bake: 25 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-2/3 cups dried pinto beans
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add onion and enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Drain beans and place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in the salsa, brown sugar and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 207 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch.

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