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Zesty Microwave Baked Beans

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Use your imagination and experiment with your favorite bean varieties. Any canned bean, white or colored, may be substituted.

Recipe Ingredients

1 pound canned baked beans, undrained
1 pound canned red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup chunky style prepared salsa
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

This recipe makes makes enough for six side-dish servings of Zesty Microwave Baked Beans.

Recipe Directions

Beans In 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender and flavors are blended, stirring twice during cooking.

Note: Use your imagination and experiment with your favorite bean varieties. Any canned bean, white or colored, may be substituted.

Nutrition information per serving:
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2-cup
Calories: 139; Fat: 0.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Protein: 7.8g; Carbohydrates: 28.3g; Fiber: 6.8g; Sugar: 6.5g; Sodium: 455mg; Calories from Fat: 4 percent
Dietary Exchanges: Vegetable: 0.3, Bread: 1.5, Very lean meat protein: 0.7

See also:
Western Beans and Rice
Frijoles aka Refried Beans
Basic Beef and Beans
Shortcut Baked Beans

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