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Barbecued Beans

Serves 4

Canned beans form the base of this easy to make stove top dish. It’s sure to become a favorite side to serve with grilled meats.

Barbecued Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 slice bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) Great Northern beans, drained
  • 8 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • Substitute 1/3 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Cook bacon in a medium saucepan on medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in onion and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, except Equal. Bring to boiling on medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, on medium-low heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in Equal and serve.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 166
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Sodium: 564 mg

Exchanges

  • Starch - 1-1/2
  • Vegetable - 1/2