Baked Beans

From: Griffin, V. “Baked Beans.” The Guilt-Free Gourtmet. Remnant Publications, 1999. 91. Print.

Ingredients:

1. 1 lb navy beans (or other bean of choice)
2. 1 medium onion, chopped
3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
4. 1 cup tomato puree
5. 1/2 cup dates, blended with 1 cup water
6. 1/3 cup molasses
7. 1 tsp onion powder
8. 1 tsp vegetable salt (can use Vege-Sal or low salt substitute)
9. 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Cook beans until tender. Drain.
2. Add all other ingredients and bake in a sprayed, covered 9×13 casserole dish at 350 for 1 hour.
3. Uncover and bake about 30 more minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
4. Tastes even better the next day.