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Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Beans

4.2

(47)

Team these with grilled or broiled chicken, or add a green salad and some crusty whole wheat bread for a simple supper.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 bacon slice
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 15- to 16-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 15- to 16-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Chop bacon; reserve. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.

    Step 2

    Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories
264; total fat
1 g; saturated fat
0.5 g; cholesterol
1 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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