Recipe: Nantucket Baked Beans

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NANTUCKET BAKED BEANS
From the Bean Education & Awareness Network (B.E.A.N.)
Makes 6 servings (about 11/4 cups each)
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour 20 minutes

8 ounces smoked reduced-fat sausage or linguica, diced
4 ounces ground beef round
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 cans (15 ounces each) Kidney or Navy beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged Kidney or Navy beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs

1. Saute sausage, ground beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.

2. Combine meat mixture and remaining ingredients, except bread crumbs, in 2 1/2 -quart casserole.

3. Bake at 350F, uncovered for 1 hour. Sprinkle top of casserole with bread crumbs and bake until crumbs are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

NOTE: Linguica is a Portuguese smoked sausage traditionally used in many dishes along coastal New England. It is spiced with garlic, cumin and red pepper. Chorizo or another smoked sausage can be substituted.

NOTE: Although B.E.A.N. recipes usually call for a specific variety, any canned or dry-packaged bean variety can be easily substituted for another.

Nutrient Information Per Serving:
Calories 279, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 3 g, Folate 83 mcg, Dietary Fiber 9 g, % Calories from Fat 10, Sodium 1095 mg, Cholesterol 27 mg, Potassium 709 mg, Calcium 93 mg