Butter Bean and Apple Skillet

Butter Bean and Apple Skillet

I created this recipe when a basket of fresh – picked apples was sitting on  my kitchen counter , “Why not apples and butter beans?” I asked myself. This recipe is the mouthwatering answer to that question.

Serves 4 ( ½ cup)

½ cup finely chopped onion

1 ( 15 – ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup( 2 small) cored, and coarsely chopped cooking apples

½ cup unsweetened apple juice

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon reduced – calorie margarine

2 tablespoons SPLENDA Granular

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

In a large skillet sprayed with butter – flavored cooking spray. Sauté onion for 5 minutes. Or just until tender. Add butter beans , apples and apple juice. Mix well to combine. Stir in margarine, SPLENDA, and vinegar, Bring mixture to a boil Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until apples are tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Each serving equals

HE: ¾ Protein * ¾ Fruit * ½ Bread * ½ Fat *

¼ Vegetable * 3 Optional Calories

114 Calories * 2  gm Fat * 4 gm Protein *

20 gm Carbohydrate * 209 gm Sodium *

32 gm Calcium * 4 gm Fiber *

DIABETIC EXCHNAGES: 1 Fruit * ½ Meat * ½ starch *

½ Fat