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Slow Cooker Bean Medley


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and hearty slow cooker recipe made with a variety of beans and a tangy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans white kidney beans or Navy beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can (156ml) tomato paste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (or 2 cloves)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ cup maple syrup (not pancake syrup!)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

  1. In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, add the beans, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, maple syrup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir.
  2. Stir together water and corn starch. Add to slow cooker and stir until combined.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours — serve warm, room temperature, or cold!

Notes

  • For best results, serve with crusty bread or over rice.
  • This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg