Special Beans Recipe | Southern Recipes

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness.

navy beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Cannellini beans are creamy and nutritious.

Heat oil in a pot.

Add some chopped sweet Vidalia onions and sauté until browned.

Add remaining chopped onions and sweet pepper, stir to combine.

Add onion powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, and hot sauce to the mixture.

Add chopped tomatoes to the pot.

Add the can of beans, drained.

Stir in brown sugar and let it caramelize slightly.

Simmer the mixture for a few minutes until heated through.

Serve the beans on top of toasted bread.

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