Slow Cooker Calico Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz.) can baked beans
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can black soybeans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can tan soybeans or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (12 oz.) package frozen shelled edamame
• 1 cup barbeque sauce or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon or turkey bacon bits

Directions:

1. Combine baked beans, black soybeans, tan soybeans (or garbanzo beans), edamame, syrup or barbeque sauce and bacon bits in a 4 to 5 1/2-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. If necessary, stir in 1/2 cup water to desired consistency. Serve with corn bread or corn muffins.

Makes 8 servings

Nutritional Information per serving: 253 g

Calories 363 g; Total Fat 7 g (Sat. Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 9 mg; Sodium 468 mg; Carbohydrates 61 g; Protein 18 g; Fiber 12 g