8.22.2011

[More] Summer Cookout Food

My mother started her baked beans by buying canned baked beans and washing all of the flavor off, only to reintroduce half of the same ingredients that she just washed away.  I never argued with her because her beans were amazing, but I start with plain red beans as it gives a fresh and less-processed taste.  This is a favorite meal of both of my children and an easy source of dietary fiber (66% RDA), calcium (12% RDA per one cup serving), which may be missing from a day at the pool, and iron (29%).

Easy Baked Beans
3 cans red beans washed and drained
2/3 cup diced minced onion
1/3c Dijon mustard
1/2c maple syrup
2/3c barbecue sauce
1/2t cayenne pepper
1/2t black pepper
Salt to taste

Preheat over to 350F.  Pour beans in baking dish.  Add ingredients and mix thoroughly.  Cover with foil or lid and bake for 1 hour.  Stir well before serving.

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