Caribbean Beans

Brenda V

6 servings

2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

½ cup firm, packed brown sugar

1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup tomato-based BBQ sauce

2 Tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoon dry mustard

 In a 1 ½ -2 quart shallow casserole dish, mix pineapple, barbecue sauce, sugar, lime juice, ginger and mustard.   Stir in beans and onions.  Can be covered and chilled up to 2 days before cooking. 

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees until bubbling in center (25 minutes).  Stir occasionally while baking. 

1 serving:  180 calories, 36 grams carbohydrate, 9 grams protein, 1 gram fat (.2 grams saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8 grams fiber, 210 mg sodium.