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Honey-Baked Beans

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

 

Honey Baked Beans

This makeover of the traditional Boston Baked Bean dish is lighter and lower in sodium but it is so delicious no one will ever know it is healthy!

  • 1 second vegetable oil spray
  • 1 tablespoon sliced bacon strips
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 2 cans navy beans (15 ounce cans, drained)
  • 2 tsp ground mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey

  1. Saute the bacon strips with a tiny dash of vegetable oil spray.

  2. When the bacon strips are browned, add the onion and garlic. Saute to translucent.

  3. Add the canned beans, honey, and mustard. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower th heat and simmer briefly to infuse the flavors.

  4. Serve hot or cold.

Side Dish
American
beans, legumes