* Exported from MasterCook * Mexican Baked Beans Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sides 2 Points Per Serving Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces pinto beans, canned -- drained , rinsed (reserve 2 tablespoons liquid) 1/2 cup tomato sauce -- low sodium 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 fluid ounces beer -- Mexican 3 tablespoons molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon jalapeno chile pepper -- *minced and seeded 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce -- reduced sodium 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- crushed, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro -- minced Preheat oven to 350º F. In large bowl, combine beans, tomato sauce, onion, beer, molasses, mustard, jalapeno pepper, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes; mix well. Spoon into a 1-quart casserole. Bake 45-50 minutes, until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven; stir in cilantro and serve. Description: "2 Points Per Serving" Source: "Dancer^" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 108 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 437mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : This zesty side dish goes well with turkey burgers. SERVING SIZE: Generous 1/2 cup *Caution: Peppers are potent, so if you are handling jalapeno peppers, wear surgical gloves (which cost just a few cents a pair in drugstores) and do not touch your eyes (or any other tender or moist parts of your body) without first washing your hands thoroughly.
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