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Creole Butter Beans

By: Grace Malone

"This is a fantastic way to prepare butter beans, which are full of nutrition and low in fat, advises Grace Malone of Lafayette, Colorado. It's great as a side but filling enough to be the main course."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over onion mixture and stir until well blended. Cook 1 minute longer.
Gradually whisk in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup equals 113 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 641 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 very lean meat.