Western-Style Beans
Serves: 9
Ingredients
To make Western-Style Beans, you'll need:
- 1 lb dried beans = (pinto red pink or navy)
- 1 tsp canola or corn oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tbsp chili powder hot or mild as you prefer
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup green chili sauce
Method
- Wash and pick over the beans
- Cover with water and soak overnight; drain
- Heat the oil in a large pot
- Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes
- Add the chili powder, salt, beans, and 5 cups water
- Bring to a boil
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours
- Add the green chili sauce; stir and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes longer
- If the mixture is too soupy, simmer a few minutes longer to reduce the liquid.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 190, Calories from Fat 12, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 218mg, Carbohydrate 35g, Dietary Fiber 13g, Sugars 4g, Protein 11g.
Source:
American Diabetes Association. Official site: diabetes.org. 09-24-2002. Copyright: © American Diabetes Association, 2001
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