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Southwestern Baked Beans

Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this Southwestern version of baked beans a real standout!

—LESLIE ADAMS SPRINGFIELD, MO

PREP: 20 MIN. BAKE: 1 HOUR MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground mustard

1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bean mixture.

2. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through.

PER SERVING 3/4 cup equals 178 cal., trace fat (trace sat. fat), 0 chol., 502 mg sodium, 35 g carb., 8 g fiber, 9 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable.