Kielbasa and Beans

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

Entree

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients:

Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 small onion, cut in 1-inch wedges and separated
½ red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
½ green bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
¾ C. sliced carrots
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 pkg. (14 oz.) low-fat Polska Kielbasa (2.5g fat per 2 ounces)
¼ C. brown sugar
2 T. steak sauce
1 T. cider vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 can (15 oz.) great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

Spray a large skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Sauté onion, peppers, carrots and garlic 2-3 minutes. Slice Kielbasa links in half lengthwise, and then into 1 ½ -inch pieces diagonally. Add to vegetables. Combine to sauté another 2-3 minutes. In a small bowl, combine sugar, steak sauce, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Add to skillet. Continue to cook until heated throughout. Stir in beans, continuing to heat 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

307 calories, 50g carbohydrate, 20g protein, 3.2g fat, 1g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 7.6g dietary fiber, 1170mg sodium

Source:

Adapted recipe by Janet Potts, RD, LD