NEW ENGLAND BEANS AND BROWN BREAD

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

2 cups onion; chopped

2 cloves garlic; minced

1/2 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried savory

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 (16 oz.) cans navy beans; drained

1 cup apple cider

8 (1/2-inch) slices New England-style brown bread with raisins

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in ketchup, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, savory, mustard, cumin, navy beans and apple cider. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve with brown bread.

Yields 4 servings (Serving size = 1 cup beans and 2 slices bread)

CALORIES: 599; PROTEIN: 19g; CARBS: 127g; FAT: 3g; FIBER: 12g; IRON: 5mg; SODIUM: 1,492mg; CHOL: 0mg; CALC: 120mg.

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