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Gramma Beaton's Brown Sugar Beans
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Gramma Beaton's Brown Sugar Beans

6 ingredients 10 min + 6 hr 12 servings openrecipes
Gramma Beaton's Brown Sugar Beans

"This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Joan, who got it from her neighbor. It is deceptively simple, but so good. I just took it to a potluck and got rave reviews: 'These beans are awesome!'"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

254
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Fat
44g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Kidney Bean 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained 112
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water, or as needed

Directions

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