SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS

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With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original recipe but turn up the flavor. The savory veggie blend balances the sweetness of the baked beans. -David Dixon, Shaker Heights, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 15 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Ezra Strauss
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


kpalap torbari
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a success. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious.


Ezenwa Nwaozichi
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These beans are perfect for a cold winter day. They're hearty and filling, and the sauce is so flavorful.


hicham belhaska
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I made these beans for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Brutal Playz
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These beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and smoky flavor of the sauce.


Rowzena pandey
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a favorite. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Chloe Ahereza
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These beans are so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Atif Sab
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I made these beans for my husband's birthday party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


SElham404 sohayl
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This is a classic recipe that's perfect for a potluck or a family gathering. The beans are always a crowd-pleaser.


Ob Official
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These beans are a great way to use up leftover ham. I usually add a little extra brown sugar and molasses to the sauce, and I always serve it with a side of cornbread.


Ahsan Ijaz
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with cornbread or mashed potatoes.


Sumaira Qasim
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These beans were awesome! I followed the recipe exactly, and they came out so flavorful and tender. My family loved them.


MD AHANGIR CHY
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This is my all-time favorite recipe for calico beans. They're so easy to make in the slow cooker, and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of the beans, bacon, and vegetables.