Advertisement
A heart-healthy and surprisingly filling dish
Baked beans can make a great side dish, but this recipe, which includes low-fat kielbasa, makes for a hearty, filling dinner.
Advertisement
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
1 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas (canned works just fine)
1 cup cooked black beans (canned works just fine)
14 ounces low-fat kielbasa
1 large sweet onion, chopped and sautéed for 5-7 minutes before baking
1 cup sodium-free tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup brown sugar twin (sweetener)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Calories: 376 (8% calories from fat)
Total fat: 3.1 g
Saturated fat: 0.9 g
Protein: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 61 g
Fiber: 10.5 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Potassium: 1003 mg
Sodium: 602 mg
Omega 3 fatty acids: 0.2 g
Source: Recipe developed and copyrighted by Kristine M. Napier, MPH, RD, LD. Reprinted with permission from “Eat Away Diabetes: Beat Type 2 Diabetes by Winning the Blood Sugar Battle.” Kristine Napier / Paperback / Prentice Hall Press / May 2002. This cookbook is available in bookstores or online from BN.com or Amazon.com.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Learn more about our editorial process.
Advertisement
Only 86 calories per serving!
A creamy and satisfying side dish
An easy side you can make ahead of time
You’ll turn Brussels sprouts haters into converts with this delicious dish
This colorful side dish will tantalize your taste buds
Transform cauliflower from boring to bursting with flavor!
Fiber gets credit, but don’t let the byproduct keep you from enjoying beans
Fewer ingredients, more homemade flavor
Estrogen and progesterone changes throughout the month — and throughout your life — can make you more prone to dental health concerns
Keeping a sleep diary and seeing a sleep specialist can help you stay asleep and get the ZZZs you need