2 cans or 2 cups of white beans, drained and rinsed.
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baked beans
In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the diced vegetables and chopped garlic.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until the onion is soft and translucent, ie for about 5 minutes.
Now preheat the oven to 325 F.
Then, pour 1 cup beans into a bowl and mash. Also pour the remaining beans into a casserole dish.
Mix mashed beans into the saucepan with sauteed veggies, and pour the mixture into the casserole.
Cover with a lid. Then uncover and bake for 30 minutes more.
And ENJOY!
NUTRITION TABLE
Calories – 119 kcal
Fat – 0.5 g
Carbohydrate – 27 g
Dietary fiber – 10 g
Protein – 6 g
Sodium – 871 mg
Cholesterol – 0 mg
Potassium – 569 mg
Sugar – 12 g
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BAKED BEANS RECIPE
Baked beans are a rich source of fiber and plant-based protein. So, it helps in weight management as it keeps you full for long.
They are also a good source of zinc, selenium. Hence, beans help maintain thyroid health.
Baked beans are super tasty and convenient to add in regular meals. So, they support gut health and may lower cholesterol.
Vegetables like onion are particularly high in vitamin C. Thus, it acts as a powerful antioxidant to fight foreign particles in the body.
Moreover, onions are rich in B vitamins like B6 and B9 which improve your body’s metabolism.
Onions also have a protective effect against certain cancers.
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