BEANS, BACON & TOMATO BAKE

Beans, Bacon & Tomato Bake image

Bacon, tomatoes and lima beans combine for a nutrient-packed side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to turkey. -Karen Kumpulainen, Forest City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 cups frozen lima beans (about 42 ounces), thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish or a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges