National Baked Bean Month!
Beans and peas are nutrition powerhouses. Here are some of the top nutrients in these foods…
• Beans and peas are fantastic sources of folate. For example, a single cup of cooked lentils has 90% of the daily value for folate. Folate is a B vitamin that is vital for the creation of healthy new cells.
• Beans and peas are chock-full of protein, a macronutrient that is very important to a balanced diet. MyPlate has pointed out that “Proteins function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. They are also building blocks for enzymes, hormones, and vitamins.”
• Beans and peas are also great sources of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, and zinc.
Print handout – BeansandPeas
Healthy Baked Beans
1/2 lb uncooked pinto beans (about 1 cup) soaked overnight in water
1 can (15 oz) no salt added tomato sauce
2.5 Tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos (or regular or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 3/4 cup water
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp liquid stevia
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
dash of salt
1. Place all ingredients in crockpot, stir, and cook on high for 7 hours (or until beans are soft and sauce has thickened).
2. Let sit for one more hour with heat turned off and lid on.
3. Serve and enjoy!
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