Four-bean Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped (medium)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 15 ounces baked beans
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
• 15 ounces black-eyed peas or 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
• 15 ounces lima beans, drained

Recipe

• 1 sauce: in a small skillet over medium heat, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until tender. add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 2 beans: in a 2-quart casserole, combine beans and sauce and bake at 350 for 45 to 60 minutes.