2003 Barbecued Lima Beans

By boandozzy

One serving (1/2 cup) equals 163 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Barbecued Lima Beans in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p59

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried lima beans
• 6 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup pancake syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding water. Return beans to the saucepan. Add 6 cups water, onions and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beans are tender.

Drain and discard liquid. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, hot pepper sauce and bacon. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish or bean pot. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings.