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Hot Three-Bean Casserole
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Chick-peas and kidney beans add soluble fiber to this spicy side-dish casserole.
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons olive oil

1
cup coarsely chopped onions

1
cup chopped celery

2
cloves garlic, minced

1
can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1
can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1
cup coarsely chopped tomato

1
can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1
cup water

1
to 2 jalapeño peppers,* minced

1
tablespoon chili powder

2
teaspoons sugar

1-1/2
teaspoons ground cumin

1
teaspoon salt

1
teaspoon dried oregano

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

2-1/2
cups (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans

Fresh oregano for garnish (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.

2.
Add remaining ingredients except green beans and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add green beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until beans are tender. Garnish with fresh oregano.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/2 cup casserole
Sodium 521 mg
Protein 6 g
Fiber 6 g
Carbohydrate 20 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 24 %
Calories 118
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 1
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish