Tropical Baked Beans 
Makes 6 main dish servings of 12 side dish servings. 
 

8 ounces turkey Italian sausage, casing removed (optional) 
1-1/2 cups cubed jicama (1/2 - inch cubes) 
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) tropical fruit salad, drained 
1 can (15 ounces) Red beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can (15 ounces) Navy or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 
1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange essence pitted prunes 
1/2 cup mango chutney 
3 tablespoons cider vinegar 
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

If using sausage, cook in small skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain sausage thoroughly on paper towels and crumble. Discard all but 1 teaspoon fat from skillet; add jicama to skillet and sauté‚ until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. 

Mix all ingredients in a 2-1/2 quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 degree F for 30 minutes or microwave on medium high for 20 minutes. 

Nutritional Information Per Main Dish Serving (1-1/3 cup each): Calories 380, Carbohydrate 85 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 2 g, % of Calories from Fat 4, Sodium 788 mg and Cholesterol 0 mg.

 
Recipe Courtesy of American Dry Bean Board