BRAISED BEANS WITH BACON AND PEARS
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
2 cans (15 ounces each) Bartlett pears, diced and drained
1 can (15 ounces) white navy beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, drained
1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
6 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
METHOD
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain
on paper towel. Reserve. Brown onions in the bacon grease until golden
brown. Reserve. Combine pears, beans and cooked onions in a 2 quart casserole
(approx. 8 x 11" baking dish). In a small bowl, whisk together sugar,
mustard, vinegar, ketchup and cornstarch. Pour over pear mixture and baked
in preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until bubbling hot.
Sprinkle top with crumbled bacon and serve.
NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
Calories
406
Protein 22g
Carbohydrate 61g
Fiber 10g
Fat 9g
Cholesterol 28mg
Sodium 1563mg
