CREOLE BUTTER BEANS

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"This is a fantastic way to prepare butter beans, which are full of nutrition and low in fat," advises Grace Malone of Lafayette, Colorado. "It's great as a side but filling enough to be the main course."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over onion mixture and stir until well blended. Cook 1 minute longer. , Gradually whisk in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges