Low Fat Tropical Baked Beans High Fiber Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces turkey Italian sausage, casing removed

(optional)

1 1/2 cups cubed jicama (½-inch cubes)

1 can tropical fruit salad (15 1/4 ounces)

drained

1 can red beans (15 ounces) drained

and rinsed

1 can black beans (15 ounces) drained

and rinsed

1 can navy or great northern beans (15 ounces) drained

and rinsed

1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounces)

undrained

1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange essence pitted

prunes

1/2 cup mango chutney

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (1 1/2 to 2)

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (1/4 to 1/2)

Method

If using sausage, cook in small skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to

7 minutes; drain sausage thoroughly on paper towels and crumble. Discard all

but 1 teaspoon fat from skillet; add jimaca to skillet and sauté until

beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

Mix all ingredients in 2½-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350°F for 30

minutes.

Makes 6 main dish servings or 12 side dish servings.

Calories...380...Fat...2 g...Sodium...788 mg...Fiber...5.8 g.

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