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Rio Arriba Baked Beans

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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Regional American
Bean type: Pinto Bean
Nutrition attribute: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped poblano chili or green bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño chili chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup beer
  • ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, chilies and garlic in oil in large skillet until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture and remaining ingredients in 1½-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350° F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is nearly absorbed.

Notes

Developed by the Bean Education and Awareness Network (B.E.A.N.).

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3.1mg