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Cooking at Home - Baked Beans

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Makes:6 servings

Double or triple this easy recipe to feed a crowd. It’s perfect for a picnic or potluck.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups navy, kidney, or lima beans (dry, sorted, and rinsed)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups 100% apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard (dried)

Directions

  1. Combine apple juice and water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add beans and simmer for 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
  3. Drain beans, reserve the liquid.
  4. Put beans and other ingredients in greased baking dish.
  5. Cover and bake at 250 °F for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Uncover the last hour of baking and add some reserved liquid if beans become dry.

Source: The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes, Washington State WIC Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (234g)

Nutrients

Amount

Total Calories

226

Total Fat

1 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

579 mg

Carbohydrates

45 g

Dietary Fiber

8 g

Total Sugars

18 g

Added Sugars included

8 g

Protein

10 g

Vitamin D

0 mcg

Calcium

67 mg

Iron

3 mg

Potassium

706 mg