Hot Three-Bean Casserole

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can chick-peas - (15 oz) drained, rinsed
1 can kidney beans - (15 oz) drained, rinsed
1 cup coarsely chopped tomato
1 can tomato sauce - (8 oz)
1 cup water
1 jalape

Method

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Add remaining ingredients except green beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Add green beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until green beans are just tender. Garnish with fresh oregano.

This recipe yields 12 (1/2-cup) servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 118; Calories from Fat 24%; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 6g; Carbohydrates 20g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 521mg; Dietary Fiber 6g.

Comments: Chick-peas and kidney beans add soluble fiber and protein to this spicy side-dish casserole.

Caution: Jalape

Yield

12 Servings


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