SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS

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With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original recipe but turn up the flavor. The savory veggie blend balances the sweetness of the baked beans. -David Dixon, Shaker Heights, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 15 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tuhin Alam
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This dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The beans are hearty and filling, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Andrew Haskell
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but these were actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the beans were tender.


Cricket Video
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the beans turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


okocha marvelous
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The beans were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Ateeq Malik
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also added some chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot.


Mb Jamil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Dxsawon Dxsawon
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The beans were a little bland for my taste, but they were still good.


Md Jihadul Islam Bappy
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the beans and asked for the recipe.


Aziz Traidi
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The calico beans were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with cornbread and collard greens, and it was a perfect meal.


Chand Ali Chand Ali
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These beans were a hit with my family! They were incredibly flavorful and comforting.