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Baked Beans

small crock of baked beans on a cloth placemat with a spoon
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 dry mustard

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine apple juice and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add beans and simmer for 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
  4. Drain beans, reserve the liquid.
  5. Put beans and other ingredients in greased baking dish.
  6. Cover and bake at 250 °F for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. 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 225
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 616 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 19 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 57 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 683 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 225
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 19 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 57 mg
Potassium 683 mg
Sodium 616 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 75 mg
Phosphorus 171 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 6 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 140 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 39 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Vegetables 3/4 cups

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When you take into account the cost of each item you will be using you hit between 5 and 7 dollars depending on where you buy the beans and molasses. I have no idea of taste because once I sat and calculated the cost, it was way to expensive for me to buy the ingredients
08/07/15
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