Prep: 15 Minuts Cook: 4 hours (on High) Numbers of Serves: 4 to 6 Serves

sweet-sausage-and-beans-homemade-recipe

This dish is a fantastic, comforting meal that brings some solid nutrition to your dinner table. By using beef sausage instead of pork, you get a great source of lean protein and essential iron to keep your energy levels steady throughout the day. The real stars here, though, are the vegetables and beans. Packed with fiber rich lima beans, green beans, carrots, and onions, this slow cooker meal is excellent for your digestion and helps keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer. Plus, all those colorful veggies are loaded with vital vitamins and antioxidants that naturally support your immune system. It’s proof that a hearty, cozy meal can also be incredibly good for your body!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can (16 ounces) baked beans
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
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    Instructions

    In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer carrots, onion, lima beans, green beans, sausage and baked beans. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; pour over beans. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

    Yield: 4-6 servings.