BEANS, BACON & TOMATO BAKE

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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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Buchay James
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This dish is a great comfort food.


Tomilola Okinbaloye
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The tomatoes were roasted and had a slightly sweet flavor.


Atizaz Khan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beans and bacon.


Caroline Ndaba
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I've never been a big fan of beans, but this dish changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and tender.


Dan Ball
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This dish is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elizabeth Jonathan
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I wasn't sure about this dish at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite recipes.


Mahmoud Alaa
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Laxmi Adhikari
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Mahak Majeed
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This is a delicious and hearty dish.


Shaanim
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beans and bacon.


John Kennedy
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The beans, bacon, and tomatoes were a perfect combination.


LikeRacy
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This dish was incredibly easy to make. I didn't have bacon, so I used turkey bacon instead. It turned out great!