Canadiana Baked Beans
| Per serving | |
| Energy | 281 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Total Dietary Fibre | 6.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 13% |
| An excellent source of thiamin, folate, iron & magnesium. A good source of niacin, Vitamin B6, phosphorous & zinc. A very high source of dietary fibre | |
| 1 tbsp | vegetable oil (such as canola) | 15 mL |
| 4 | slices bacon,* sliced | 4 |
| 1 | large onion, chopped | 1 |
| 1/2 | green pepper, chopped | 1/2 |
| 5 cups | cooked white pea beans | 1 1/4 L |
| 1 tsp | salt | 5 mL |
| 1 | (6 oz./170 mL) can of tomato paste | 1 |
| 1/3 cup | brown sugar | 75 mL |
| 1/4 cup | maple syrup, dark corn syrup or molasses | 50 mL |
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon, onion and green pepper and cook until onions and pepper begin to soften.
Transfer mixture into a 5-6 quart (6 L) casserole or bean pot. Add beans and mix. Combine tomato paste, salt, sugar and syrup or molasses and stir into bean mixture.
Bake covered at 350° F (180°C) for about 1 hour or until heated throughout. Add water if necessary to give desired consistency. If more colour is desired, remove cover from casserole during last 15-20 minutes of baking.
*Vegetarian Alternative: Omit bacon
serves 8
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